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Associate-8% vs national median167 grads tracked

Computer and Information Sciences, General at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Ranked 79th of 145 associate programs in Computer and Information Sciences, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$39,884
middle 50%: $28,575 – $57,448
Median · 5 years out
$54,881
middle 50%: $42,146 – $79,368
Median · 10 years out
$58,858
middle 50%: $39,950 – $82,300

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer and Information Sciences, General (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Blue Ridge Community and Technical College's associate program in Computer and Information Sciences, General earn a median $39,884 one year after graduating, rising to $58,858 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 8% below the national median of $59,476 for this field, ranking 79th of 145 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
7.8 yrs
≈ $8,815 total interest

Same major at other universities

Virginia Peninsula Community College
$55,464 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University - Parkersburg
$55,402 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana- Region 3
$55,335 · 5 yrs out
Pikes Peak State College
$55,181 · 5 yrs out
Temple College
$55,111 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 10
$55,111 · 5 yrs out
Finger Lakes Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$54,757 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
$54,628 · 5 yrs out
Prairie State College
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
Queensborough Community College-CUNY
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
Limestone University
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Vista College
$54,051 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$98,392 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Certificate)
$85,242 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$76,658 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$68,346 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$67,343 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$66,937 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Certificate)
$63,874 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Certificate)
$63,874 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Certificate)
$59,422 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$56,538 · 5 yrs out

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