Information Technology at McDowell Technical Community College
If you plan to study Information Technology, consider the program at McDowell Technical Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
McDowell Technical Community College is located in Marion, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 information technology graduations were recorded at McDowell Technical Community College.
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Online Class Availability at McDowell Technical Community College
Many students take online classes at McDowell Technical Community College. Among 1,249 students, 648 (52%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 365 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Information Technology graduates at McDowell Technical Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Information Technology graduates at McDowell Technical Community College are 19% women (4) and 81% men (17).
Information Technology Associate’s Program at McDowell Technical Community College
Among the 10 associate’s information technology degrees awarded at McDowell Technical Community College, 20% were women (2) and 80% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at McDowell Technical Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 40% of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at McDowell Technical Community College, lower 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Those who complete Information Technology program at McDowell Technical Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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
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