Computer Systems Networking at Grand Rapids Community College
If you plan to study Computer Systems Networking, you may want to check out the program at Grand Rapids Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Grand Rapids Community College is in Grand Rapids, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 computer systems networking degrees were granted at Grand Rapids Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Grand Rapids Community College
Online coursework is an option at Grand Rapids Community College. Among 12,468 students, 4,210 (34%) studied exclusively online and 4,068 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Computer Systems Networking Graduates from Grand Rapids Community College
Graduates of Grand Rapids Community College’s Computer Systems Networking program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $53,358 |
| 4 years | $49,606 |
| 5 years | $54,214 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Systems Networking graduates from Grand Rapids Community College report median earnings of $49,606, compared with $38,773 for all Grand Rapids Community College graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Systems Networking graduates at Grand Rapids Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Systems Networking graduates at Grand Rapids Community College are 5% women (1) and 95% men (20).
Computer Systems Networking Associate’s Program at Grand Rapids Community College
Among the 21 associate’s computer systems networking graduates at Grand Rapids Community College, 5% were women (1) and 95% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Systems Networking associate’s degree recipients at Grand Rapids Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 29% of Computer Systems Networking associate’s degree recipients at Grand Rapids Community College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Systems Networking Concentrations at Grand Rapids Community College
This Computer Systems Networking program at Grand Rapids Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Networking | 21 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Systems Networking Graduates
Those who complete Computer Systems Networking program at Grand Rapids Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Computer Systems Networking majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | $117,478 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | $117,424 |
| Information Security Analysts | $111,930 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $107,799 |
| Software Developers | $76,447 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $71,253 |
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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