Information Technology at Brightpoint Community College
If you plan to study Information Technology, consider the program at Brightpoint Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Brightpoint Community College is in Chester, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 16 information technology degrees were granted at Brightpoint Community College.
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Studying Online at Brightpoint Community College
Many students take online classes at Brightpoint Community College. Of 9,380 students, 2,776 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,330 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Information Technology Rankings at Brightpoint Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Brightpoint Community College’s Information Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #1 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 153 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #29 of 144 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #52 of 435 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #152 of 382 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Information Technology graduates at Brightpoint Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Information Technology graduates at Brightpoint Community College are 19% women (3) and 81% men (13).
Information Technology Associate’s Program at Brightpoint Community College
Among the 16 associate’s information technology graduates at Brightpoint Community College, 19% were women (3) and 81% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Brightpoint Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Brightpoint Community College, higher than the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Students who finish Information Technology program at Brightpoint Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Information Technology graduates, 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 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | $117,478 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | $117,424 |
| Information Security Analysts | $111,930 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $80,062 |
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.