Associate Degrees in Computer Information Systems
Education Levels of CIS Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 12,111 people earned their associate degree in cis. This earns it the #15 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree 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 | 44,489 |
| Master’s Degree | 29,534 |
| Basic Certificate | 14,774 |
| Associate Degree | 12,111 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,233 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,068 |
| Graduate Certificate | 889 |
Earnings of CIS Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in cis is $35,638. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $33,893 and the high is $41,560.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in cis is $9,049. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $10,525 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $8,303.
The median monthly payment of a cis graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $108.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in cis. About 75.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9,166 |
| Women | 2,945 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cis associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,077 |
| Black or African American | 1,785 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,134 |
| White | 5,270 |
| International Students | 278 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,567 |
Most Popular CIS Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 651 colleges that offer an associate degree in cis. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Phoenix - Arizona tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for cis majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 626 people received their associate degree in cis from UOPX - Arizona. About 38% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in cis at University of Phoenix - Arizona make a median salary of 35,638.
Northern Virginia Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cis. Each year, around 52,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 505 people received their associate degree in cis from Northern Virginia Community College. About 35% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in cis at Northern Virginia Community College make a median salary of 35,638.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their associate degree is DeVry University - Illinois. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 340 people received their associate degree in cis from DeVry University - Illinois. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women. DeVry University - Illinois cis graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,638.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in cis. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 339 people received their associate degree in cis from SNHU. Of these students, 29% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SNHU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,638.
Montgomery College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cis. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 271 people received their associate degree in cis from Montgomery College. Of these students, 27% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Montgomery College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,638.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cis. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their associate degree in cis from Ivy Tech Community College. About 22% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in cis at Ivy Tech Community College make a median salary of 35,638.
Wake Technical Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in cis. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their associate degree in cis from Wake Technical Community College. About 27% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in cis at Wake Technical Community College make a median salary of 35,638.
New York City College of Technology is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in cis. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their associate degree in cis from City Tech. About 26% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in cis at New York City College of Technology make a median salary of 35,638.
The 9th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their associate degree is Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their associate degree in cis from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Of these students, 22% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale cis graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,638.
Salt Lake Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cis. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their associate degree in cis from Salt Lake Community College. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women. Data shows that Salt Lake Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,638.
Austin Community College District comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cis. Each year, around 39,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their associate degree in cis from Austin Community College District. Of these students, 25% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Austin Community College District graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,638.
Community College of Philadelphia is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in cis. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their associate degree in cis from Community College of Philadelphia. About 21% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Community College of Philadelphia cis graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,638.
The 13th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their associate degree is Metropolitan Community College. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their associate degree in cis from MCC. Of these students, 21% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that MCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,638.
The 14th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lone Star College System. Roughly 70,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their associate degree in cis from North Harris Montgomery. Of these students, 25% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that North Harris Montgomery graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,638.
Borough of Manhattan Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in cis. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their associate degree in cis from BMCC. About 12% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in cis at Borough of Manhattan Community College make a median salary of 35,638.
The 16th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their associate degree is Tarrant County College District. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their associate degree in cis from Tarrant County College. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in cis at Tarrant County College District make a median salary of 35,638.
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cis. Roughly 12,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their associate degree in cis from Delaware Tech. Of these students, 15% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Delaware Technical Community College - Terry cis graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,638.
Utah Valley University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cis. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their associate degree in cis from UVU. About 14% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UVU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,638.
Oklahoma City Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cis. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their associate degree in cis from OCCC. Of these students, 23% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Oklahoma City Community College cis graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,638.
Fayetteville Technical Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cis. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their associate degree in cis from FTCC. About 17% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in cis at Fayetteville Technical Community College make a median salary of 35,638.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to cis that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 8,375 |
| Computer Science | 4,695 |
| Computer Programming | 3,930 |
| Computer Software Applications | 2,107 |
| Information Science | 968 |
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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