by our College Data Analytics TeamComputer & Information Sciences is a program of study at Trident Technical College. The school offers an associate degree in the area. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the associate degree program in computer and information sciences, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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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.
In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Trident Technical College was $357 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $209 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,024 | $8,571 |
| Fees | $119 | $119 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
Learn more about Trident Technical College tuition and fees.
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that Trident Technical College offers online options in its computer and information sciences associate degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Trident Technical College Online Learning page.
About 19.8% of the students who received their AS in computer and information sciences in 2019-2020 were women. This is in the same ballpark of the nationwide number of 21.0%.
Of those graduates who received an associate degree in computer and information sciences at Trident Technical College in 2019-2020, 26.7% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 41%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 58 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Data Processing | 49 |
| Information Technology | 5 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 32 |
*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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
