Information Systems Basic Certificates
There are 81 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Information Systems. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about58% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.2% of Information Systems graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Information Systems Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,034 students earned theirInformation Systems majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Information Systems at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 14 |
| Associate’s Degree | 133 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 947 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,933 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Information Systems Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Information Systems of $65,915 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,073 |
| 4 years | $65,915 |
| 5 years | $75,229 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Information Systems students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 72.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 434 |
| Women | 164 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Information Systems graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 228 | 38.1% |
| Asian | 58 | 9.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 171 | 28.6% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 10.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 26 | 4.3% |
| Race Unknown | 26 | 4.3% |
| International Students | 25 | 4.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Information Systems Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 113 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Information Systems. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Information Systems students seeking a basic certificate is University of South Florida. During the most recent year for which we have data, 342 people received their basic certificate in Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Information Systems majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 265 people received their basic certificate in Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Information Systems majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their basic certificate in Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Springfield is a popular choice for Information Systems majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 212 people received their basic certificate in Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois is a popular choice for Information Systems majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their basic certificate in Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Information Systems majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 187 basic certificates in Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Christian Brothers University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Systems. This school awarded 173 basic certificates in Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Systems. This school awarded 135 basic certificates in Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Information Systems majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their basic certificate in Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their basic certificate in Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their basic certificate in Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Missouri comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their basic certificate in Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their basic certificate in Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indian River State College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Systems. This school awarded 66 basic certificates in Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Christian University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their basic certificate in Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mission College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Systems. This school awarded 44 basic certificates in Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for Information Systems majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their basic certificate in Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-California comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Systems. This school awarded 36 basic certificates in Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Information Systems majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 35 basic certificates in Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Information Systems majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 31 basic certificates in Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.