by our College Data Analytics TeamComputer & Information Sciences is a program of study at Northern Essex Community College. The school offers an associate degree in the area. Here, you’ll find out more about the major associate degree program in computer and information sciences, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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Learn the applied programming skills needed to fill in-demand tech roles when you earn your online AS in Computer Science at Southern New Hampshire University.
AS in Information Technologies
Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NECC paid an average of $266 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $25 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $600 | $6,384 |
| Fees | $4,944 | $4,944 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
Learn more about NECC tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the NECC computer and information sciences associate degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NECC Online Learning page.
About 2.2% of the students who received their AS in computer and information sciences in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 21.0%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 46.7% of the computer and information sciences associate degrees at NECC in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 41%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 34 |
| Computer Programming | 3 |
| Information Technology | 8 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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