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Computer Information Systems at Northern Kentucky University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Information Systems, consider the program at Northern Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Northern Kentucky University is located in Highland Heights, KY.

During the most recent reporting year, 121 computer information systems graduations were recorded at Northern Kentucky University.

Studying Online at Northern Kentucky University

Online coursework is an option at Northern Kentucky University. Among 15,347 students, 6,624 (43%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,682 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Northern Kentucky University

Rankings can help you compare Northern Kentucky University’s Computer Information Systems program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#6 of 26
Best Value	Kentucky	#17 of 26
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#74 of 262
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#82 of 266
Best Value	Nationwide	#155 of 827
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#415 of 839

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Northern Kentucky University

Those who finish Northern Kentucky University’s Computer Information Systems program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$53,922
2 years	$59,071
3 years	$66,724
4 years	$75,313
5 years	$86,745

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Information Systems graduates from Northern Kentucky University take home a median $75,313, compared with $63,438 for all Northern Kentucky University graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Information Systems graduates from Northern Kentucky University comes in at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Computer Information Systems graduates at Northern Kentucky University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Computer Information Systems graduates at Northern Kentucky University are 10% women (12) and 90% men (109).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Northern Kentucky University

Among the 121 bachelor’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Northern Kentucky University, 10% were women (12) and 90% were men (109).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	92
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	4
Asian	7
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	12
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky 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 Northern Kentucky University

The Computer Information Systems program at Northern Kentucky University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	43
Information Technology	65
Other Computer Sciences	13

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Students who finish Computer Information Systems program at Northern Kentucky University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Computer Information Systems graduates, 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.