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Computer Information Systems at Bentley University

If you plan to study Computer Information Systems, consider the program at Bentley University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Bentley University is located in Waltham, MA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 37 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Bentley University.

Online Class Availability at Bentley University

Online coursework is an option at Bentley University. Among 5,333 students, 82 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,326 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Bentley University

These rankings give you a sense of how Bentley University’s Computer Information Systems program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#6 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#11 of 50
Best Value	Massachusetts	#23 of 24
Best Value	New England (Region)	#45 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#105 of 839
Best Value	Nationwide	#807 of 827

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#6 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#11 of 50
Best Value	Massachusetts	#23 of 24
Best Value	New England (Region)	#45 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#105 of 839
Best Value	Nationwide	#807 of 827

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Bentley University

Students who complete Bentley University’s Computer Information Systems program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$70,949
2 years	$74,312
3 years	$89,245
4 years	$100,068
5 years	$116,980

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer Information Systems graduates from Bentley University take home a median $100,068, compared with $99,062 for all Bentley University graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from Bentley University is $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Information Systems graduates at Bentley University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Information Systems graduates at Bentley University are 38% women (14) and 62% men (23).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Bentley University

Among the 36 bachelor’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Bentley University, 39% were women (14) and 61% were men (22).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	5
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Bentley University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at Bentley University

Among the 1 master’s computer information systems graduates at Bentley University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Bentley University, higher than 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 Bentley University

This Computer Information Systems program at Bentley University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	36
Information Technology	1

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Students who finish Computer Information Systems program at Bentley University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer Information Systems majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Health Informatics Specialists	$156,714
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

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.