Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer Information Systems
Education Levels of CIS Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 44,489 people earned their bachelor's degree in cis. This makes it the 14th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in cis is $61,300. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $51,687 to a high of $71,304.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in cis is $20,966. 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, $30,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $12,116.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $249.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in cis. About 76.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 33,853 |
| Women | 10,636 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cis bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8,179 |
| Black or African American | 4,225 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,696 |
| White | 18,228 |
| International Students | 4,213 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3,948 |
Most Popular CIS Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 868 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in cis. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for cis majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 957 people received their bachelor's degree in cis from U-M. Of these students, 27% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,300.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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 $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 798 people received their bachelor's degree in cis from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 26% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Phoenix - Arizona cis graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,300.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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, 786 people received their bachelor's degree in cis from UT Dallas. About 24% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in cis at The University of Texas at Dallas make a median salary of 61,300.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cis. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 739 people received their bachelor's degree in cis from Georgia Tech. Of these students, 28% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in cis at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus make a median salary of 61,300.
George Mason University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cis. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 706 people received their bachelor's degree in cis from GMU. Of these students, 22% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in cis at George Mason University make a median salary of 61,300.
University of Central Florida is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cis. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 687 people received their bachelor's degree in cis from UCF. Of these students, 15% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in cis at University of Central Florida make a median salary of 61,300.
Western Governors University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cis. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 681 people received their bachelor's degree in cis from WGU. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women. Western Governors University cis graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,300.
The 8th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 668 people received their bachelor's degree in cis from UW - Madison. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in cis at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 61,300.
Florida International University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cis. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 661 people received their bachelor's degree in cis from FIU. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women. Data shows that FIU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,300.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cis. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 651 people received their bachelor's degree in cis from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 19% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Rutgers New Brunswick graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,300.
University of California - Berkeley is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cis. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 614 people received their bachelor's degree in cis from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 45% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Berkeley cis graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,300.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cis. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 575 people received their bachelor's degree in cis from UW Seattle. About 50% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Washington - Seattle Campus cis graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,300.
The 13th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. 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, 564 people received their bachelor's degree in cis from SNHU. Of these students, 26% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SNHU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,300.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in cis. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 534 people received their bachelor's degree in cis from UMGC. Of these students, 27% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMGC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,300.
The 15th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 464 people received their bachelor's degree in cis from NYU. Of these students, 37% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,300.
The 16th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 462 people received their bachelor's degree in cis from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 29% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in cis at Indiana University - Bloomington make a median salary of 61,300.
The 17th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 438 people received their bachelor's degree in cis from UT Austin. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women. The University of Texas at Austin cis graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,300.
The 17th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 438 people received their bachelor's degree in cis from Penn State University Park. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in cis at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 61,300.
Northeastern University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in cis. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 415 people received their bachelor's degree in cis from Northeastern. About 32% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northeastern University cis graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,300.
The 20th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is New Jersey Institute of Technology. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 405 people received their bachelor's degree in cis from NJIT. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in cis at New Jersey Institute of Technology make a median salary of 61,300.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to cis that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 43,697 |
| Information Technology | 11,682 |
| Information Science | 9,632 |
| Computer Software Applications | 4,223 |
| Computer Programming | 2,503 |
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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