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Computer Information Systems at Eastern Illinois University

If you are interested in studying Computer Information Systems, consider the program at Eastern Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Eastern Illinois University sits in Charleston, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 8 computer information systems degrees were granted at Eastern Illinois University.

Online Class Availability at Eastern Illinois University

Distance learning is available at Eastern Illinois University. Of 8,505 students, 1,283 (15%) studied exclusively online and 2,051 (24%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Eastern Illinois University

Use these rankings to compare Eastern Illinois University’s Computer Information Systems program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Eastern Illinois University

Those who finish Eastern Illinois 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	$48,035
2 years	$43,798
3 years	$43,161
4 years	$54,266
5 years	$63,486

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer Information Systems graduates from Eastern Illinois University report median earnings of $54,266, compared with $54,001 for all Eastern Illinois University graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from Eastern Illinois University comes in at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Computer Information Systems graduates at Eastern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Computer Information Systems graduates at Eastern Illinois University are 38% women (3) and 62% men (5).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Illinois University

Of the 8 bachelor’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Eastern Illinois University, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 38% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

*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 Eastern Illinois University

This Computer Information Systems program at Eastern Illinois University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Other Computer Sciences	8

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Those who complete Computer Information Systems program at Eastern Illinois University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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.