General Computer Science at Virginia Western Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Computer Science, take a look at what Virginia Western Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Virginia Western Community College sits in Roanoke, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 48 general computer science degrees were granted at Virginia Western Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Western Community College
Online coursework is an option at Virginia Western Community College. Of 6,332 students, 1,354 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,540 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of General Computer Science graduates at Virginia Western Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Computer Science graduates at Virginia Western Community College are 15% women (7) and 85% men (41).
General Computer Science Associate’s Program at Virginia Western Community College
Of the 26 associate’s general computer science graduates at Virginia Western Community College, 8% were women (2) and 92% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Computer Science associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Western Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of General Computer Science associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Western 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 Virginia Western Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying 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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