Doctor’s Degrees in Computer Information Systems
Education Levels of CIS Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,068 people earned their doctor's degree in cis. This earns it the #31 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's 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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in cis is $123,164. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $121,933 to a high of $124,395.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for cis students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in cis. About 74.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 798 |
| Women | 270 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cis doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 61 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 229 |
| International Students | 622 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 101 |
Most Popular CIS Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 101 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in cis. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for cis majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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, 51 people received their doctor's degree in cis from Georgia Tech. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women. Data shows that Georgia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $123,164.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. 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, 48 people received their doctor's degree in cis from UW Seattle. Of these students, 25% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in cis at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 123,164.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their doctor's degree in cis from Carnegie Mellon. Of these students, 34% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in cis at Carnegie Mellon University make a median salary of 123,164.
Virginia Tech is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cis. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in cis from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 39% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in cis at Virginia Tech make a median salary of 123,164.
The 5th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 32 people received their doctor's degree in cis from UT Austin. Of these students, 16% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UT Austin graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $123,164.
University of Central Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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, 30 people received their doctor's degree in cis from UCF. Of these students, 31% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in cis at University of Central Florida make a median salary of 123,164.
New York University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cis. 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, 27 people received their doctor's degree in cis from NYU. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $123,164.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cis. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in cis from Johns Hopkins. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in cis at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 123,164.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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, 25 people received their doctor's degree in cis from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 32% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in cis at Rutgers University - New Brunswick make a median salary of 123,164.
The 12th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in cis from UNC Charlotte. Those who complete their doctor's degree in cis at University of North Carolina at Charlotte make a median salary of 123,164.
George Mason University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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, 19 people received their doctor's degree in cis from GMU. About 21% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that GMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $123,164.
University of Florida comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cis. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in cis from UF. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in cis at University of Florida make a median salary of 123,164.
New Jersey Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cis. 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, 18 people received their doctor's degree in cis from NJIT. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. New Jersey Institute of Technology cis graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $123,164.
The 15th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in cis from University at Buffalo. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in cis at University at Buffalo make a median salary of 123,164.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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, 18 people received their doctor's degree in cis from UT Dallas. About 19% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in cis at The University of Texas at Dallas make a median salary of 123,164.
Capitol Technology University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cis. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,088 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in cis from Capitol Tech. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that Capitol Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $123,164.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cis. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in cis from UPenn. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women. University of Pennsylvania cis graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $123,164.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cis. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in cis from UT Arlington. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women. Data shows that UT Arlington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $123,164.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to cis that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 1,478 |
| Information Science | 186 |
| Information Technology | 117 |
| Other Computer Sciences | 17 |
| Computer Software Applications | 14 |
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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