Master’s Degrees in Computer Information Systems
Education Levels of CIS Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 29,534 people earned their master's degree in cis. This earns it the #9 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in cis is $87,845. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $80,760 and the high is $102,856.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for cis majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in cis. About 65.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19,457 |
| Women | 10,077 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cis master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2,719 |
| Black or African American | 979 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 987 |
| White | 4,456 |
| International Students | 18,406 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,987 |
Most Popular CIS Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 339 colleges that offer a master’s degree in cis. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for cis students seekinga master's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. 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, 2,076 people received their master's degree in cis from Georgia Tech. Of these students, 22% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Georgia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,845.
Western Governors University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 631 people received their master's degree in cis from WGU. About 25% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in cis at Western Governors University make a median salary of 87,845.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cis. 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, 591 people received their master's degree in cis from Carnegie Mellon. About 45% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in cis at Carnegie Mellon University make a median salary of 87,845.
The 4th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their master'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, 549 people received their master's degree in cis from NYU. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in cis at New York University make a median salary of 87,845.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 503 people received their master's degree in cis from UT Dallas. About 33% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Texas at Dallas cis graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,845.
The 6th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 500 people received their master's degree in cis from Columbia. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Columbia University in the City of New York cis graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,845.
Syracuse University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cis. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 475 people received their master's degree in cis from Syracuse. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Syracuse University cis graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,845.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cis. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 462 people received their master's degree in cis from Cumberlands. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in cis at University of the Cumberlands make a median salary of 87,845.
The University of Texas at Arlington is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 426 people received their master's degree in cis from UT Arlington. Around 1% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. Data shows that UT Arlington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,845.
The 10th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their master'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, 369 people received their master's degree in cis from SNHU. Of these students, 39% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in cis at Southern New Hampshire University make a median salary of 87,845.
University of Pennsylvania is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 365 people received their master's degree in cis from UPenn. About 34% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in cis at University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 87,845.
The 12th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. 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, 353 people received their master's degree in cis from UC. About 41% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in cis at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus make a median salary of 87,845.
University of Florida is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 336 people received their master's degree in cis from UF. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,845.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in cis. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 336 people received their master's degree in cis from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in cis at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network make a median salary of 87,845.
The 15th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their master'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, 322 people received their master's degree in cis from UW Seattle. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,845.
The 16th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their master'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, 310 people received their master's degree in cis from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 28% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in cis at University at Buffalo make a median salary of 87,845.
Northeastern University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 295 people received their master's degree in cis from Northeastern. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Northeastern University cis graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,845.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cis. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 280 people received their master's degree in cis from Grand Canyon University. About 65% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in cis at Grand Canyon University make a median salary of 87,845.
The 19th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. 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, 270 people received their master's degree in cis from Johns Hopkins. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in cis at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 87,845.
Rutgers University - Newark comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in cis. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. 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, 190 people received their master's degree in cis from Rutgers Newark. Of these students, 39% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Rutgers University - Newark cis graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,845.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to cis that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 22,206 |
| Information Technology | 11,160 |
| Information Science | 8,428 |
| Computer Software Applications | 3,929 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 1,092 |
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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