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Computer Information Systems at Salem State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Information Systems, you may want to check out the program at Salem State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Salem State University is located in Salem, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 25 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Salem State University.

Studying Online at Salem State University

Online coursework is an option at Salem State University. Of 6,230 students, 836 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,702 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Salem State University

Graduates of Salem 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	$50,461
2 years	$67,660
3 years	$81,500
4 years	$88,627

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer Information Systems graduates from Salem State University take home a median $88,627, compared with $55,176 for all Salem State University graduates — about 61% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from Salem State University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Computer Information Systems graduates at Salem State University are 20% women (5) and 80% men (20).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Salem State University

Of the 25 bachelor’s computer information systems graduates at Salem State University, 20% were women (5) and 80% were men (20).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	1
Asian	4
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University, higher 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 Salem State University

The Computer Information Systems program at Salem State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	18
Information Technology	7

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Information Systems program at Salem State University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Computer Information Systems graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Health Informatics Specialists	$156,714
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

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.