Information Technology at Wilkes Community College
If you plan to study Information Technology, you may want to check out the program at Wilkes Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wilkes Community College sits in Wilkesboro, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 59 information technology degrees were awarded at Wilkes Community College.
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Studying Online at Wilkes Community College
Many students take online classes at Wilkes Community College. Among 2,593 students, 834 (32%) studied exclusively online and 807 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Information Technology graduates at Wilkes Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Information Technology graduates at Wilkes Community College are 14% women (8) and 86% men (51).
Information Technology Associate’s Program at Wilkes Community College
Among the 15 associate’s information technology degrees awarded at Wilkes Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Wilkes Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 27% of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Wilkes Community 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Students who finish Information Technology program at Wilkes Community College go on to a range of careers. 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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