IT Schools in Memphis
Memphis, TN
(population: 662,989) has
six IT schools within
its city limits.
Rhodes College, the highest ranked school in the city with an IT program, has a total student population of 1,673. It is the
123rd highest ranked school in the USA and the
2nd highest in the state of Tennessee (#1 is Vanderbilt University).
IT students from Memphis schools who go on to become
computer support specialists,
IT teachers,
computer engineers,
computer technicians, etc.
have a good chance at finding employment.
For example, there are 540,560 people working as
computer support specialists alone in the US, and their average annual salary is
$47,360.
Memphis lies in Shelby county, which is one of the
26 counties in Tennessee. Overall, the Memphis-MS-AR area has 605,630 total employed workers according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a 1.2% unemployment
rate, $18.93/hr average worker wage, and a $39,380 average annual salary.
Of the 6 IT schools
in
Memphis,
only 1 has a student population over 10k.
After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid,
DeVry University-Tennessee
comes out as the most expensive ($26,482/yr) for IT students, with Southwest Tennessee Community College as the lowest, reported at only $4,338/yr.
IT Programs in Memphis
Rhodes College
English language and literature/letters
Levels offered:
Bachelors
English Language and Literature, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
French Language and Literature
Levels offered:
Bachelors
German Language and Literature
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Spanish Language and Literature
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Political Science and Government, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Christian Brothers University
English language and literature/letters
Levels offered:
Bachelors
English Language and Literature, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Levels offered:
Certificate, Associates
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Levels offered:
Certificate
Dietitian Assistant
Levels offered:
Associates
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Levels offered:
Certificate, Associates
Security and protective services
Levels offered:
Certificate, Associates
Security and Protective Services, Other
Levels offered:
Certificate
Le Moyne-Owen College
English language and literature/letters
Levels offered:
Bachelors
English Language and Literature, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Security and protective services
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Political Science and Government, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
DeVry University-Tennessee
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Levels offered:
Masters
Popular Memphis Music Venues:
Notable Restaurants:
Popular Bars in Memphis:
City Landmarks & Places to visit:
Top Industries / Businesses:
- FedEx Corporation
- Memphis Goodwill Industries Inc
- Griffin Industries Inc
Memphis City Parks:
- Audubon Park
- Overton Park
- Will Carruthers Park
See Also
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