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Computer Information Systems at Western Michigan University

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

Western Michigan University is located in Kalamazoo, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 computer information systems graduations were recorded at Western Michigan University.

Online Class Availability at Western Michigan University

Many students take online classes at Western Michigan University. Of 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) studied exclusively online and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Western Michigan University

Use these rankings to compare Western Michigan University’s Computer Information Systems program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#11 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#12 of 15
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#23 of 67
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#48 of 67
Best Value	Nationwide	#129 of 440
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#256 of 440

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Western Michigan University

Graduates of Western Michigan University’s Computer Information Systems program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$49,118
2 years	$55,422
3 years	$58,964
4 years	$65,945
5 years	$73,822

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer Information Systems graduates from Western Michigan University report median earnings of $65,945, compared with $58,084 for all Western Michigan University graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from Western Michigan University is $31,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Computer Information Systems graduates at Western Michigan University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Information Systems graduates at Western Michigan University are 7% women (1) and 93% men (13).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University

Of the 14 bachelor’s computer information systems graduates at Western Michigan University, 7% were women (1) and 93% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 36% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

*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 Western Michigan University

The Computer Information Systems program at Western Michigan University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	14

Careers Related to Computer Information Systems

Students who finish Computer Information Systems program at Western Michigan University 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.