Information Technology at Rock Valley College
If you plan to study Information Technology, you may want to check out the program at Rock Valley College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rock Valley College sits in Rockford, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 9 information technology degrees were granted at Rock Valley College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rock Valley College
Distance learning is available at Rock Valley College. Of 5,978 students, 1,079 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,814 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Information Technology graduates at Rock Valley College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Information Technology graduates at Rock Valley College are 22% women (2) and 78% men (7).
Information Technology Associate’s Program at Rock Valley College
Of the 9 associate’s information technology graduates at Rock Valley College, 22% were women (2) and 78% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Rock Valley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Rock Valley College, below the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Information Technology program at Rock Valley College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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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