Computer & Information Sciences at University of Kentucky
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what University of Kentucky. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Kentucky is in Lexington, KY.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Kentucky
Many students take online classes at University of Kentucky. Of 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) studied exclusively online and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at University of Kentucky
Use these rankings to compare University of Kentucky’s Computer & Information Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #2 of 31 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #26 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #53 of 409 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #275 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #351 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #951 of 1,600 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #2 of 31 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #26 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #53 of 409 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #275 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #351 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #951 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from University of Kentucky
Those who finish University of Kentucky’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,062 |
| 2 years | $59,350 |
| 3 years | $71,857 |
| 4 years | $81,070 |
| 5 years | $91,572 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from University of Kentucky take home a median $81,070, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from University of Kentucky is $24,138.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at University of Kentucky work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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