Information Technology at Suffolk County Community College
If you plan to study Information Technology, take a look at what Suffolk County Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Suffolk County Community College is located in Selden, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 32 information technology graduations were recorded at Suffolk County Community College.
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Studying Online at Suffolk County Community College
Distance learning is available at Suffolk County Community College. Of 19,973 students, 1,949 (10%) studied exclusively online and 5,908 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Information Technology Rankings at Suffolk County Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Suffolk County Community College’s Information Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 117 |
| Best Value | New York | #3 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #10 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #15 of 630 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #34 of 119 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #123 of 637 |
Earnings for Information Technology Graduates from Suffolk County Community College
Graduates of Suffolk County Community College’s Information Technology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,718 |
| 3 years | $40,317 |
| 4 years | $49,617 |
| 5 years | $60,563 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Information Technology graduates from Suffolk County Community College earn a median of $49,617, compared with $45,839 for all Suffolk County Community College graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Information Technology graduates at Suffolk County Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Information Technology graduates at Suffolk County Community College are 6% women (2) and 94% men (30).
Information Technology Associate’s Program at Suffolk County Community College
Of the 32 associate’s information technology graduates at Suffolk County Community College, 6% were women (2) and 94% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Suffolk County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 53% of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Suffolk County Community College, higher 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 Suffolk County Community College
This Information Technology program at Suffolk County Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & IS Security | 32 |
Best-Paid Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Information Technology program at Suffolk County Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Information Technology graduates, 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.