Graduate Certificates in Computer Information Systems
Education Levels of CIS Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 889 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 | 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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for cis majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for cis students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in cis. About 64.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 571 |
| Women | 318 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cis graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 82 |
| Black or African American | 96 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| White | 356 |
| International Students | 238 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 56 |
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. About 39% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $50,788 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their graduate certificate in cis from UST MN. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% 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 $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their graduate certificate in cis from DU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
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 $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their graduate certificate in cis from UW - Madison. Of these students, 39% were women and 15% 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. About 8% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate in cis from GWU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
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. About 32% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their graduate certificate in cis from NJIT. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
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 $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in cis from UOPX - Arizona. Around 73% 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 $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in cis from Pitt. About 45% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in cis from Harvard. About 35% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,736 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in cis from UMSL. About 51% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 82% of this group were women, and 64% 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. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 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 $11,228 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. Of these students, 25% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,908 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,942 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in cis from Park University. Of these students, 25% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Grand Valley State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in cis. Each year, around 23,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in cis from GVSU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to cis that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 1,467 |
| Information Science | 327 |
| Computer Science | 317 |
| Computer Software Applications | 265 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 179 |
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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