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Who Offers Online Computer Science Degrees and Online Computer
Science Courses?
If you're considering pursuing an online computer science degree, you're
not alone. Online computer science degrees are one of the most requested
online degree programs. Many schools - both traditional and purely online
institutions - now offer online computer science courses and some offer full
computer science degree programs online.
Computer Science Career Information
The U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the following average U.S. wages for computer
and information scientists for the year 2008. Depending on where you work
and what you do, the wages could be even higher...
Average U.S. Wages for Computer and Information
Scientists - 2008
| Percentile |
10% |
25% |
50%
(Median) |
75% |
90% |
| Hourly Wage |
$27.64 |
$36.22 |
$47.10 |
$59.79 |
$72.72 |
| Annual Wage
|
$57,480 |
$75,340 |
$97,970 |
$124,370 |
$151,250 |
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Narrowing Your Choices
Some things to keep in mind when selecting an online computer science degree program:
- Make sure the
program is accredited and check for any
complaints against it.
If you want to go to the websites of any of these schools, try this website
directory of nearly
1,500 colleges and universities.
- Use the free CoursePal CourseFinder™
service to receive free online course information and get an idea of what
online learning is like before starting an online degree program.
- Read the testimonials of others and ask the admissions office for
referrals so that you can hear directly from recent grads.
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