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- School Code: 773100
- Phone: (973) 290-4000
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
53%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
19:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
6FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,077Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Information Systems Degree
The information systems degree program at Raritan Valley Community College prepares students instruction on providing and managing data systems and other facilities to process and retrieve internal business information, as well as to respond to external data requests. Students who graduate from the information systems degree program may go on to pursue careers in IT as consultants, cloud computing architects, computer forensic investigators, and more. Courses include cost and accounting information systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, and more. Get more details below including other New Jersey colleges that offer information systems degrees.
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Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC)
2 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ
Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) is located in Branchburg, New Jersey. Their mission statement is “to develop critical thinking, foster intellectual curiosity, promote leadership, encourage social responsibility, support personal growth, and sustain engaged citizenship within a diverse population of students and community members.”
RVCC has over 90 degrees and certificate programs, and it currently has over 4,000 and 3,500 part-time students. While all of RVCC faculty has advanced degrees, more than 30% hold Doctorates and includes acclaimed authors, Fulbright Scholars and Princeton Mid-Career fellows.
Academic Programs:
- Business and Public Service
- Career Programs (noncredit)
- Communication & Languages
- Computer Science
- English
- Health Science Education
- Humanities, Social Sciences & Education
- Mathematics
- Office of Academic Affairs
- Science & Engineering
- Student Development
- Visual and Performing Arts
First year students are entered into the First Year Experience (FYE) Program, providing a comprehensive and effective transition into the college experience. Other student services include Advising & Counseling Services, Academic Support, Career Services, and child care. Full-time students qualify to receive a 25% discount on NJ Transit monthly passes.
Review tuition and fee information on the RVCC Finance Department/Bursar’s page to find out more information about the school's affordability.
RVCC Transfer Toolkit via the school's career coach and learn more about the transfer process. The checklist provides a step-by-step process with detailed information for students transferring into and out of RVCC and policy information and advisement for those who need additional assistance.
Students Enrolled in the Information Systems Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Raritan Valley Community College offers an associate's degree program in information systems.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 11 |
| Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black | 1 |
| Hispanic | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Information Systems program at RVCC, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Computer and Information Systems Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, computer and information systems managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.4% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $75.28
- Average Annual Salary: $156580
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 5
- Average Hourly Rate: $80.26
- Average Annual Salary: $166940
Computer Programmers
Description
Create, modify, and test the code, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software developers or other individuals. May assist software developers by analyzing user needs and designing software solutions. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the applicants Raritan Valley Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Raritan Valley Community College may provide student services including:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
RVCC is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball