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Master’s Degrees in Computer Information Systems

18,992 Yearly Graduations
$72,917 Median Salary
34% Women
There are 339 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in CIS. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 20% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 53.6% of CIS graduates were international students.

Education Levels of CIS Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18,992 students 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 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 Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in CIS is $72,917. 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 $59,762 and the high is $90,793.

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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 65.8% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 12,492
Women 6,500
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The racial-ethnic distribution of CIS master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1,878
Black or African American 939
Hispanic or Latino 732
White 4,276
International Students 10,172
Other Races/Ethnicities 995
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There are 339 colleges that offer a master’s degree in CIS. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

2,076 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $14,570 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,076 master's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at Georgia Tech. Of these students, 20% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
631 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Governors University. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 631 master's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at WGU. About 26% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
591 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Carnegie Mellon University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in CIS. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 591 people received their master's degree in CIS from Carnegie Mellon. About 41% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

New York University

New York, New York
549 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 549 people received their master's degree in CIS from NYU. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.

503 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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 503 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.

500 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in CIS. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The CIS program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 500 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
475 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their master's degree is Syracuse University. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 475 people received their master's degree in CIS from Syracuse. About 26% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
462 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
2% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of the Cumberlands is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $4,282 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 462 people received their master's degree in CIS from Cumberlands. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

426 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Arlington. 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. The CIS program at The University of Texas at Arlington awarded 426 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.

#10

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
369 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 369 people received their master's degree in CIS from SNHU. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#11

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
365 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 365 people received their master's degree in CIS from UPenn. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.

353 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in CIS. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 353 people received their master's degree in CIS from UC. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

#13

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
336 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The CIS program at University of Florida awarded 336 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

336 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,984 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,866 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 336 master's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Of these students, 41% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

322 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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 322 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.

#16

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
310 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 310 master's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at University at Buffalo. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

#17

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
295 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University. 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, 295 people received their master's degree in CIS from Northeastern. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.

#18

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
280 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. The CIS program at Grand Canyon University awarded 280 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
270 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Johns Hopkins University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 270 people received their master's degree in CIS from Johns Hopkins. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.

#20

Rutgers University - Newark

Newark, New Jersey
190 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rutgers University - Newark. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,168 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 190 people received their master's degree in CIS from Rutgers Newark. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to CIS that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer Science 14,364
Information Technology 9,181
Information Science 6,396
Computer Software Applications 3,555
Computer Systems Analysis 628

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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