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Computer Information Systems at University of Arkansas

If you are interested in studying Computer Information Systems, consider the program at University of Arkansas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Arkansas sits in Fayetteville, AR.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 27 computer information systems degrees were granted at University of Arkansas.

Online Class Availability at University of Arkansas

Online coursework is an option at University of Arkansas. Of 33,610 students, 3,371 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,312 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at University of Arkansas

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Arkansas’s Computer Information Systems program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arkansas	#2 of 15
Best Value	Arkansas	#14 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#41 of 266
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#195 of 262
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#232 of 839
Best Value	Nationwide	#525 of 827

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from University of Arkansas

Students who complete University of Arkansas’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	$67,784
2 years	$69,079
3 years	$80,036
4 years	$91,279
5 years	$108,117

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Information Systems graduates from University of Arkansas report median earnings of $91,279, compared with $63,458 for all University of Arkansas graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from University of Arkansas stands at $26,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Computer Information Systems graduates at University of Arkansas, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Information Systems graduates at University of Arkansas are 33% women (9) and 67% men (18).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at University of Arkansas

Among the 27 bachelor’s computer information systems graduates at University of Arkansas, 33% were women (9) and 67% were men (18).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	5
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 33% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas, 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 University of Arkansas

The Computer Information Systems program at University of Arkansas breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	27

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Information Systems program at University of Arkansas pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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.