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Computer Information Systems at Wayne State University

If you are interested in studying Computer Information Systems, consider the program at Wayne State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Wayne State University is in Detroit, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 215 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Wayne State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Wayne State University

Online coursework is an option at Wayne State University. Among 23,803 students, 3,013 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,784 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Wayne State University

Use these rankings to compare Wayne State University’s Computer Information Systems program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#4 of 15
Best Value	Michigan	#6 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#18 of 67
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#42 of 67
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#97 of 440
Best Value	Nationwide	#247 of 440

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#4 of 10
Best Value	Michigan	#7 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#13 of 34
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#32 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#82 of 242
Best Value	Nationwide	#192 of 242

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#2 of 4
Best Value	Michigan	#3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 7
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#7 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#41 of 76
Best Value	Nationwide	#70 of 76

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Wayne State University

Graduates of Wayne State 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	$73,198
2 years	$76,460
3 years	$86,111
4 years	$98,072
5 years	$102,611

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer Information Systems graduates from Wayne State University earn a median of $98,072, compared with $68,128 for all Wayne State University graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from Wayne State University is $20,672.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Computer Information Systems graduates at Wayne State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Computer Information Systems graduates at Wayne State University are 25% women (53) and 75% men (162).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Wayne State University

Among the 159 bachelor’s computer information systems graduates at Wayne State University, 21% were women (34) and 79% were men (125).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	83
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	9
Asian	52
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Wayne State University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at Wayne State University

Among the 50 master’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Wayne State University, 32% were women (16) and 68% were men (34).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Asian	8
International (Nonresident)	34

Minority students account for 16% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Wayne State University, below the national average of 16%.*

Computer Information Systems Doctoral Program at Wayne State University

Among the 6 doctoral computer information systems degrees awarded at Wayne State University, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems doctoral degree recipients at Wayne State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Computer Information Systems doctoral degree recipients at Wayne State University, higher than the national average of 14%.*

*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 Wayne State University

The Computer Information Systems program at Wayne State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	215

Careers Related to Computer Information Systems

Graduates of the Computer Information Systems program at Wayne State University commonly work in the following types of careers:

Occupation	Median Annual Wage
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	—
Web and Digital Interface Designers	—
Business Intelligence Analysts	—
Data Scientists	—
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	—
Health Informatics Specialists	—
Database Architects	—
Video Game Designers	—
Clinical Data Managers	—
Information Security Engineers	—

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.