Computer & Information Sciences at Vanderbilt University
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at Vanderbilt University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Vanderbilt University is in Nashville, TN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Vanderbilt University
Online coursework is an option at Vanderbilt University. Among 13,575 students, 652 (5%) studied exclusively online and 666 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Vanderbilt University
Rankings can help you compare Vanderbilt University’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 409 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #24 of 31 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #285 of 404 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #981 of 1,600 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 409 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #24 of 31 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #285 of 404 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #981 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Vanderbilt University
Students who complete Vanderbilt University’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 | $101,714 |
| 2 years | $102,409 |
| 4 years | $164,139 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Vanderbilt University take home a median $164,139, compared with $102,170 for all Vanderbilt University graduates — about 61% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Vanderbilt University is $14,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Vanderbilt University work across a variety of fields. Below 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.