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Computer Information Systems at Western Oregon University

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

Western Oregon University is located in Monmouth, OR.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 computer information systems degrees were granted at Western Oregon University.

Studying Online at Western Oregon University

Many students take online classes at Western Oregon University. Of 3,722 students, 818 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,884 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Western Oregon University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Oregon	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#20 of 39
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#26 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#200 of 440
Best Value	Nationwide	#300 of 440

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Western Oregon University

Graduates of Western Oregon 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	$63,160
2 years	$52,607
3 years	$59,453
4 years	$68,922
5 years	$79,664

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer Information Systems graduates from Western Oregon University earn a median of $68,922, compared with $46,183 for all Western Oregon University graduates — about 49% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Information Systems graduates from Western Oregon University stands at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Computer Information Systems graduates at Western Oregon University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Information Systems graduates at Western Oregon University are 27% women (4) and 73% men (11).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Western Oregon University

Among the 15 bachelor’s computer information systems graduates at Western Oregon University, 27% were women (4) and 73% were men (11).

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

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

Minority students account for 33% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Oregon 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 Oregon University

The Computer Information Systems program at Western Oregon University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	15

Careers Related to Computer Information Systems

Those who complete Computer Information Systems program at Western Oregon 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.