Graduate Certificates in Computer Information Systems
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Education Levels of CIS Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 801 people earned their graduate certificate in cis. This earns it the #26 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in cis at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 42,792 |
| Master’s Degree | 18,833 |
| Basic Certificate | 14,284 |
| Associate Degree | 11,907 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,483 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,013 |
| Graduate Certificate | 801 |
Earnings of CIS Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in cis is $65,436. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $65,436 and the high is $65,436.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in cis is $38,194. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $42,340 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $31,286.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in cis. About 61.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 489 |
| Women | 312 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cis graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 86 |
| Black or African American | 92 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 352 |
| International Students | 140 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 79 |
Most Popular CIS Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 123 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in cis. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Kennesaw State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for cis majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 41,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,328 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their graduate certificate in cis from KSU Georgia. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of St Thomas Minnesota. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,619 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their graduate certificate in cis from UST MN. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Denver. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their graduate certificate in cis from DU. Of these students, 35% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in cis. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their graduate certificate in cis from UW - Madison. Of these students, 16% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Colorado State University - Global Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in cis. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their graduate certificate in cis from Colorado State University - Global Campus. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
George Washington University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in cis. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate in cis from GWU. About 41% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Florida Atlantic University. Roughly 30,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their graduate certificate in cis from FAU. Of these students, 33% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New Jersey Institute of Technology comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in cis. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their graduate certificate in cis from NJIT. Of these students, 38% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in cis. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in cis from UOPX - Arizona. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in cis from Pitt. Of these students, 54% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in cis. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in cis from UT Dallas. About 29% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Harvard University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in cis. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in cis from Harvard. Of these students, 44% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Missouri - St Louis. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,154 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in cis from UMSL. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
Texas A&M University - Kingsville comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in cis. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,137 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,409 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in cis from Texas A&M Kingsville. About 67% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in cis. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in cis from WUSTL.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in cis. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in cis from UC. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Park University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in cis. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,262 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,663 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in cis from Park University. About 38% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
CIS Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 381 | |
| 218 | |
| 74 | |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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