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Computer and Information Sciences, General associate's degree programs in Virginia

Compare 10 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

10Programs reporting earnings

$51,708Median year-4 earnings

$10,490Median federal debt

3Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Virginia

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Northern Virginia Community CollegeAnnandale · $10,490 federal debt$67,847 2Germanna Community CollegeLocust Grove · Debt not reported$65,361 3New River Community CollegeDublin · Debt not reported$54,867 4J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeRichmond · Debt not reported$54,823 5Laurel Ridge Community CollegeMiddletown · Debt not reported$53,867 6Brightpoint Community CollegeChester · $8,250 federal debt$51,708 7Blue Ridge Community CollegeWeyers Cave · Debt not reported$51,223 8Tidewater Community CollegeNorfolk · $11,243 federal debt$50,852 9Southside Virginia Community CollegeAlberta · Debt not reported$48,465 10Danville Community CollegeDanville · Debt not reported$41,806

CAREER CONTEXT IN VA

What related occupations pay in Virginia

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists

State median wage: $157,390
Middle 50% wage range: $124,780–$207,480
State employment: 3,590
Projected growth: +21.8%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $96,300–$230,630

15-1252Software Developers

State median wage: $136,460
Middle 50% wage range: $106,600–$171,090
State employment: 88,280
Projected growth: +10.2%
Annual openings: 95,300

10th–90th percentile: $83,350–$211,930

15-1253Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

State median wage: $121,590
Middle 50% wage range: $98,120–$136,870
State employment: 10,160
Projected growth: +5.7%
Annual openings: 10,700

10th–90th percentile: $78,820–$169,200

25-1021Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $106,780
Middle 50% wage range: $75,440–$159,640
State employment: 1,670
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $54,950–$200,140

15-1255Web and Digital Interface Designers

State median wage: $77,140
Middle 50% wage range: $54,790–$102,370
State employment: 1,990
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 8,300

10th–90th percentile: $42,080–$140,490

11-3021Computer and Information Systems Managers

State median wage: $201,490
Middle 50% wage range: $166,430–$234,310
State employment: 17,550
Projected growth: +15.8%
Annual openings: 53,500

10th–90th percentile: $133,320–$300,720

15-1243Database Architects

State median wage: $160,360
Middle 50% wage range: $125,540–$176,610
State employment: 5,260
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $105,210–$210,160

15-1241Computer Network Architects

State median wage: $141,340
Middle 50% wage range: $109,760–$174,510
State employment: 9,380
Projected growth: +7.7%
Annual openings: 9,600

10th–90th percentile: $85,050–$210,180

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Virginia; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Northern Virginia Community College	Annandale	$67,847	$10,490
2	Germanna Community College	Locust Grove	$65,361	Not available
3	New River Community College	Dublin	$54,867	Not available
4	J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Richmond	$54,823	Not available
5	Laurel Ridge Community College	Middletown	$53,867	Not available
6	Brightpoint Community College	Chester	$51,708	$8,250
7	Blue Ridge Community College	Weyers Cave	$51,223	Not available
8	Tidewater Community College	Norfolk	$50,852	$11,243
9	Southside Virginia Community College	Alberta	$48,465	Not available
10	Danville Community College	Danville	$41,806	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Computer and Information Sciences, General in Virginia

What do Computer and Information Sciences, General associate's degree graduates earn in Virginia?

Across 10 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $51,708 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $10,490 among the 3 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Virginia colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Northern Virginia Community College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.