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Computer Information Systems at Columbia Southern University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Information Systems, take a look at what Columbia Southern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Columbia Southern University sits in Orange Beach, AL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 136 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Columbia Southern University.

Studying Online at Columbia Southern University

Columbia Southern University operates as a distance-education institution, so Computer Information Systems coursework can be completed remotely.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Columbia Southern University

Use these rankings to compare Columbia Southern University’s Computer Information Systems program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Alabama	#16 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Alabama	#20 of 23
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#188 of 262
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#202 of 266
Best Value	Nationwide	#510 of 827
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#713 of 839

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Columbia Southern University

Those who finish Columbia Southern University’s Computer Information Systems program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$47,097
2 years	$58,092
3 years	$62,377
4 years	$73,636
5 years	$82,769

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Information Systems graduates from Columbia Southern University report median earnings of $73,636, compared with $66,570 for all Columbia Southern University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from Columbia Southern University is $28,578.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Computer Information Systems graduates at Columbia Southern University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Information Systems graduates at Columbia Southern University are 30% women (41) and 70% men (95).

Computer Information Systems Associate’s Program at Columbia Southern University

Among the 41 associate’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Columbia Southern University, 32% were women (13) and 68% were men (28).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems associate’s degree recipients at Columbia Southern University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Black / African American	18
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 51% of Computer Information Systems associate’s degree recipients at Columbia Southern University, above the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Columbia Southern University

Of the 89 bachelor’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Columbia Southern University, 30% were women (27) and 70% were men (62).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia Southern University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	42
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	21
Asian	9
Two or More Races	4
Unknown	12

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia Southern University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at Columbia Southern University

Among the 3 master’s computer information systems graduates at Columbia Southern University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Columbia Southern University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Columbia Southern University, higher than the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at Columbia Southern University

This Computer Information Systems program at Columbia Southern University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Information Technology	136

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Those who complete Computer Information Systems program at Columbia Southern University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer Information Systems majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Health Informatics Specialists	$156,714
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.