Computer & Information Sciences at Western Kentucky University
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at Western Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, KY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Kentucky University
Many students take online classes at Western Kentucky University. Among 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) studied exclusively online and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Western Kentucky University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Kentucky University’s Computer & Information Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #22 of 31 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #24 of 31 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #204 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #301 of 409 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #702 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1343 of 1,619 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Western Kentucky University
Students who complete Western Kentucky University’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,723 |
| 2 years | $46,087 |
| 3 years | $49,997 |
| 4 years | $54,925 |
| 5 years | $62,798 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Western Kentucky University take home a median $54,925, compared with $48,728 for all Western Kentucky University graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Western Kentucky University comes in at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Western Kentucky University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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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