General Computer Science at Northwest Shoals Community College
If you are interested in studying General Computer Science, you may want to check out the program at Northwest Shoals Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwest Shoals Community College sits in Muscle Shoals, AL.
During the most recent reporting year, 41 general computer science graduations were recorded at Northwest Shoals Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwest Shoals Community College
Many students take online classes at Northwest Shoals Community College. Of 4,665 students, 1,094 (23%) studied exclusively online and 1,308 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Computer Science graduates at Northwest Shoals Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Computer Science graduates at Northwest Shoals Community College are 15% women (6) and 85% men (35).
General Computer Science Associate’s Program at Northwest Shoals Community College
Of the 11 associate’s general computer science degrees awarded at Northwest Shoals Community College, 36% were women (4) and 64% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Computer Science associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Shoals Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of General Computer Science associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Shoals Community College, below the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Computer Science Graduates
Graduates of the General Computer Science program at Northwest Shoals Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for General Computer Science majors, 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 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| 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
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