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Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer Information Systems

41,984 Yearly Graduations
$53,242 Median Salary
$26,063 Median Debt
There are 868 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in CIS. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 10.1% of CIS graduates were international students.

Education Levels of CIS Majors

In 2020-2021, 41,984 bachelor's degrees were awarded to CIS majors. This earns it the #1 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in CIS at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 41,984
Master’s Degree 18,992
Basic Certificate 13,119
Associate Degree 11,058
Undergraduate Certificate 1,525
Doctor’s Degree 984
Graduate Certificate 772

Earnings of CIS Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in CIS is $53,242. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $48,367 to a high of $62,251.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in CIS is $26,063. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $31,375 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,258.

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Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $233.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in CIS. About 77.8% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 32,644
Women 9,340
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The racial-ethnic distribution of CIS bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 6,582
Black or African American 3,901
Hispanic or Latino 5,006
White 18,605
International Students 4,259
Other Races/Ethnicities 3,631
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There are 868 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in CIS. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
957 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for CIS students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 957 people received their bachelor's degree in CIS from U-M. Of these students, 25% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

798 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,153 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 798 people received their bachelor's degree in CIS from UOPX - Arizona. About 22% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

786 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 786 people received their bachelor's degree in CIS from UT Dallas. Of these students, 27% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

739 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in CIS. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,570 per year. The CIS program at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus awarded 739 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.

#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
706 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Mason University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in CIS. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 706 bachelor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at GMU. About 23% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
687 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Florida is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in CIS. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. The CIS program at University of Central Florida awarded 687 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 16% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
681 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Governors University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in CIS. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 681 people received their bachelor's degree in CIS from WGU. About 11% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
668 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in CIS. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 668 people received their bachelor's degree in CIS from UW - Madison. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.

661 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida International University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in CIS. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 661 bachelor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at FIU. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.

#10

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
651 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in CIS. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 651 people received their bachelor's degree in CIS from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 19% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
614 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Berkeley is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in CIS. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 614 bachelor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at UC Berkeley. Of these students, 45% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

575 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 575 people received their bachelor's degree in CIS from UW Seattle. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.

#13

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
564 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in CIS. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. The CIS program at Southern New Hampshire University awarded 564 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.

534 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland Global Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in CIS. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. The CIS program at University of Maryland Global Campus awarded 534 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

New York University

New York, New York
464 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in CIS. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 464 bachelor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at NYU. Of these students, 32% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
462 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in CIS. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 462 people received their bachelor's degree in CIS from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 26% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

438 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in CIS. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 438 people received their bachelor's degree in CIS from UT Austin. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.

#17

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
438 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 438 people received their bachelor's degree in CIS from Penn State University Park. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.

#19

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
415 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Northeastern University. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 415 bachelor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at Northeastern. Of these students, 25% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, New Jersey
405 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New Jersey Institute of Technology is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in CIS. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,342 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 405 people received their bachelor's degree in CIS from NJIT. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.

CIS Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Computer Science 25,963
Information Technology 13,241
Informatics 1,407
Other Computer Sciences 1,304
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to CIS that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer Science 39,196
Information Science 9,717
Information Technology 9,552
Computer Software Applications 4,055
Computer Programming 2,330

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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