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Computer Information Systems at University of Arizona

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Information Systems, consider the program at University of Arizona. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Arizona is located in Tucson, AZ.

During the most recent reporting year, 284 computer information systems degrees were granted at University of Arizona.

Studying Online at University of Arizona

Distance learning is available at University of Arizona. Of 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at University of Arizona

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Arizona’s Computer Information Systems program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Arizona	#4 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Arizona	#5 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#22 of 46
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#42 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#219 of 440
Best Value	Nationwide	#354 of 440

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arizona	#1 of 5
Best Value	Arizona	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#5 of 27
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#24 of 27
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#77 of 242
Best Value	Nationwide	#172 of 242

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from University of Arizona

Graduates of University of Arizona’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	$67,001
2 years	$58,853
3 years	$76,404
4 years	$85,210
5 years	$98,264

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer Information Systems graduates from University of Arizona earn a median of $85,210, compared with $66,225 for all University of Arizona graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from University of Arizona comes in at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Computer Information Systems graduates at University of Arizona, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Information Systems graduates at University of Arizona are 31% women (87) and 69% men (197).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at University of Arizona

Of the 143 bachelor’s computer information systems degrees awarded at University of Arizona, 21% were women (30) and 79% were men (113).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	51
Hispanic / Latino	42
Black / African American	10
Asian	15
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	16
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 52% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, above the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at University of Arizona

Among the 126 master’s computer information systems graduates at University of Arizona, 40% were women (51) and 60% were men (75).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	35
Hispanic / Latino	11
Black / African American	1
Asian	6
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	68
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 16% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, lower 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 University of Arizona

The Computer Information Systems program at University of Arizona offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	95
Artificial Intelligence	17
Information Technology	117
Informatics	55

Careers Related to Computer Information Systems

Those who complete Computer Information Systems program at University of Arizona often pursue 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.