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Computer Information Systems at Kansas State University

If you are interested in studying computer information systems, you may want to check out the program at Kansas State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

K -State is located in Manhattan, Kansas and has a total student population of 20,854. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 112 students received a bachelor's degree in CIS from K -State.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Computer Information Systems section at the bottom of this page.

K -State Computer Information Systems Degrees Available

  • Basic Certificate in CIS (Less Than 1 Year)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in CIS
  • Master’s Degree in CIS
  • Doctorate Degree in CIS

Online Classes Are Available at K -State

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

K -State does offer online education options in CIS for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

K -State Computer Information Systems Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks CIS programs across the country. The following shows how K -State performed in these rankings.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The CIS major at K -State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Computer Information Systems. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools 27
30
53
66
Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools 187
Most Focused Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools 296

In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in CIS from K -State. This makes it the #188 most popular school for CIS master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 12 students who received their doctoral degrees in CIS, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Earnings of K -State CIS Graduates

The median salary of CIS students who receive their bachelor's degree at K -State is $67,854. This is 27% higher than $53,242, which is the national average for all CIS bachelor's degree recipients.

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CIS Student Demographics at K -State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the CIS majors at Kansas State University.

K -State Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program

10% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
The CIS program at K -State awarded 112 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 90% of these degrees went to men with the other 10% going to women.

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About 75% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in CIS at K -State are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in CIS.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 84
International Students 8
Other Races/Ethnicities 6

K -State Computer Information Systems Master’s Program

25% Women
The CIS program at K -State awarded 12 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a master's in CIS.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 5
International Students 7
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

K -State also has a doctoral program available in CIS. In 2021, 12 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Careers That CIS Grads May Go Into

A degree in CIS can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for KS, the home state for Kansas State University.

Occupation Jobs in KS Average Salary in KS
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 5,820 $75,940
Software Applications Developers 5,570 $85,380
Computer Systems Analysts 4,810 $78,520
Computer and Information Systems Managers 3,010 $119,050
Systems Software Developers 1,870 $94,240

References

*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.

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