Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer Information Systems
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Education Levels of CIS Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41,984 students 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 | 41,984 |
| Master’s Degree | 18,992 |
| Basic Certificate | 13,119 |
| Associate Degree | 11,058 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,525 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 984 |
| Graduate Certificate | 772 |
Earnings of CIS Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in CIS is $53,242. 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 $48,367 and the high is $62,251.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in CIS is $26,063. 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, $31,375 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,258.
The median monthly payment of a CIS graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $233.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in CIS. About 77.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 32,644 |
| Women | 9,340 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of CIS bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6,582 |
| Black or African American | 3,901 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,006 |
| White | 18,605 |
| International Students | 4,259 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3,631 |
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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The CIS program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 957 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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 $16,153 per year. The CIS program at University of Phoenix - Arizona awarded 798 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 22% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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. The CIS program at The University of Texas at Dallas awarded 786 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
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 $14,570 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 739 bachelor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at Georgia Tech. About 26% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Mason University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in CIS. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 706 people received their bachelor's degree in CIS from GMU. Of these students, 23% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 687 bachelor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at UCF. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
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 $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. The CIS program at Western Governors University awarded 681 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 11% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The CIS program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 668 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 21% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida International University. 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 $8,912 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 661 people received their bachelor's degree in CIS from FIU. About 18% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. The CIS program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick awarded 651 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 19% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 614 people received their bachelor's degree in CIS from UC Berkeley. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The CIS program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 575 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 46% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in CIS. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 564 bachelor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at SNHU. About 20% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Maryland Global Campus. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 534 bachelor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at UMGC. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 464 people received their bachelor's degree in CIS from NYU. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in CIS. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. The CIS program at Indiana University - Bloomington awarded 462 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 17th 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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. The CIS program at The University of Texas at Austin awarded 438 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 24% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in CIS. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The CIS program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 438 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 16% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northeastern University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in CIS. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 415 people received their bachelor's degree in CIS from Northeastern. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
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 $14,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,342 per year. The CIS program at New Jersey Institute of Technology awarded 405 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 17% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 | 39,196 |
| Information Science | 9,717 |
| Information Technology | 9,552 |
| Computer Software Applications | 4,055 |
| Computer Programming | 2,330 |
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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