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Computer Information Systems Schools in Maryland

2,268 CIS students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Computer Information Systems is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Information Systems Majors in Maryland

CIS majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,138
Associate Degree 522
Master’s Degree 486
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 56
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 38
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 38
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 38
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 20
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, a CIS major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of CIS majors in Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.4%
  • Black or African American: 20.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 35.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.1%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Computer Information Systems Grads in Maryland

There are 104,820 people in the state and 3,468,840 people in the nation working in CIS jobs.

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Wages for Computer Information Systems Jobs in Maryland

CIS grads earn an average of $108,850 in the state and $102,470 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Maryland that offer CIS degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

534 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
58,526 Total Students

5% of the teachers are full time. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

451 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

314 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#4

Montgomery College

Rockville
271 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,037 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 8.20% which is lower than average. In their early career, Montgomery College grads earn an average salary of $36,838.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,048. Graduates earn an average $59,719 after graduation.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,573 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,890. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,948 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 50% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.30%.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,566 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,329. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,164 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,873. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Computer Information Systems Careers in MD

Some of the careers CIS majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Computer Network Architects 8% $126,540
Information Security Analysts 8% $109,750
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 8% $102,330
Computer Systems Analysts 8% $94,130
Database Administrators 8% $80,310
Systems Software Developers 8% $118,300
Software Applications Developers 7% $100,510
Computer Science Professors 7% $97,060
Computer and Information Systems Managers 6% $148,970
Computer and Information Research Scientists 4% $116,370
Computer Workers 2% $116,360

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to CIS.

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Information Science 3,677
Information Technology 2,370
Computer Science 1,639
Computer Systems Networking 140
Computer Software Applications 75
Other Computer Sciences 60
Computer Programming 14
Computer Systems Analysis 6

View all majors related to Computer Information Systems

View Nationwide Computer Information Systems Report

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