Information Technology at Laurel Ridge Community College
If you are interested in studying Information Technology, you may want to check out the program at Laurel Ridge Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Laurel Ridge Community College is in Middletown, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 22 information technology graduations were recorded at Laurel Ridge Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Laurel Ridge Community College
Online coursework is an option at Laurel Ridge Community College. Of 5,902 students, 1,469 (25%) studied exclusively online and 1,545 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Information Technology Rankings at Laurel Ridge Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Laurel Ridge Community College’s Information Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #2 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #9 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #32 of 140 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #83 of 142 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #99 of 630 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #446 of 637 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Information Technology graduates at Laurel Ridge Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Information Technology graduates at Laurel Ridge Community College are 27% women (6) and 73% men (16).
Information Technology Associate’s Program at Laurel Ridge Community College
Among the 22 associate’s information technology degrees awarded at Laurel Ridge Community College, 27% were women (6) and 73% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Laurel Ridge Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 27% of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Laurel Ridge Community College, lower than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Information Technology Concentrations at Laurel Ridge Community College
The Information Technology program at Laurel Ridge Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & IS Security | 22 |
Best-Paid Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Students who finish Information Technology program at Laurel Ridge Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Information Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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.