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Computer Information Systems at Arkansas Tech University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Information Systems, consider the program at Arkansas Tech University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Arkansas Tech University sits in Russellville, AR.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 279 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Arkansas Tech University.

Online & Distance Learning at Arkansas Tech University

Many students take online classes at Arkansas Tech University. Of 8,746 students, 2,239 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,821 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Arkansas Tech University

These rankings give you a sense of how Arkansas Tech University’s Computer Information Systems program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arkansas	#5 of 7
Best Value	Arkansas	#5 of 7
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#57 of 114
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#93 of 114
Best Value	Nationwide	#185 of 440
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#387 of 440

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arkansas	#2 of 3
Best Value	Arkansas	#2 of 3
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#20 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#53 of 61
Best Value	Nationwide	#107 of 242
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#221 of 242

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arkansas	#3 of 3
Best Value	Arkansas	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#33 of 48
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#36 of 48
Best Value	Nationwide	#105 of 131
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#106 of 131

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Arkansas Tech University

Those who finish Arkansas Tech University’s Computer Information Systems program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$43,486
2 years	$52,107
3 years	$54,362
4 years	$59,014

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Information Systems graduates from Arkansas Tech University report median earnings of $59,014, compared with $39,613 for all Arkansas Tech University graduates — about 49% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from Arkansas Tech University comes in at $19,975.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Computer Information Systems graduates at Arkansas Tech University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Computer Information Systems graduates at Arkansas Tech University are 30% women (83) and 70% men (196).

Computer Information Systems Associate’s Program at Arkansas Tech University

Of the 62 associate’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Arkansas Tech University, 19% were women (12) and 81% were men (50).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems associate’s degree recipients at Arkansas Tech University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	46
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	2
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 24% of Computer Information Systems associate’s degree recipients at Arkansas Tech University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Arkansas Tech University

Among the 39 bachelor’s computer information systems graduates at Arkansas Tech University, 10% were women (4) and 90% were men (35).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Arkansas Tech University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	29
Hispanic / Latino	5
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Arkansas Tech University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at Arkansas Tech University

Of the 53 master’s computer information systems graduates at Arkansas Tech University, 43% were women (23) and 57% were men (30).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Arkansas Tech University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	27

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 4% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Arkansas Tech University, below the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at Arkansas Tech University

This Computer Information Systems program at Arkansas Tech University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	50
Information Technology	229

Careers Related to Computer Information Systems

Students who finish Computer Information Systems program at Arkansas Tech University commonly work in the following types of careers:

Occupation	Median Annual Wage
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$35,659
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$88,198
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Data Scientists	$106,295
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$80,062
Health Informatics Specialists	$156,714
Database Architects	$148,480
Video Game Designers	$62,617
Clinical Data Managers	$99,475
Information Security Engineers	$142,543

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.