Information Technology at Western Piedmont Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Information Technology, you may want to check out the program at Western Piedmont Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Piedmont Community College is located in Morganton, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 7 information technology graduations were recorded at Western Piedmont Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Western Piedmont Community College
Distance learning is available at Western Piedmont Community College. Among 1,813 students, 422 (23%) studied exclusively online and 601 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Information Technology graduates at Western Piedmont Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Information Technology graduates at Western Piedmont Community College are 14% women (1) and 86% men (6).
Information Technology Associate’s Program at Western Piedmont Community College
Of the 5 associate’s information technology graduates at Western Piedmont Community College, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Western Piedmont Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Western Piedmont 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Information Technology program at Western Piedmont Community College work across a variety of fields. Below 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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