Doctor’s Degrees in Computer Information Systems
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Education Levels of CIS Majors
In 2020-2021, 984 earned their doctor's degree in CIS. This earns it the #2 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 |
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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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in CIS is $114,251. 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 $114,251 to a high of $114,251.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for CIS majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in CIS. About 75.5% of graduates in this field are male.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 743 |
Women | 241 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of CIS doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 39 |
Black or African American | 47 |
Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
White | 209 |
International Students | 619 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 57 |
Most Popular CIS Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 101 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in CIS. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for CIS majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 people received their doctor's degree in CIS from Georgia Tech. About 12% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in CIS. 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, 48 people received their doctor's degree in CIS from UW Seattle. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Carnegie Mellon University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in CIS. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. The CIS program at Carnegie Mellon University awarded 44 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 20% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Tech. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their doctor's degree in CIS from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 30% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 doctor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at UT Austin. About 16% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Capella University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in CIS. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. The CIS program at Capella University awarded 32 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 47% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their doctor's degree in CIS from UCF. About 20% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Walden University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in CIS. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. The CIS program at Walden University awarded 28 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 14% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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. The CIS program at New York University awarded 27 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
Johns Hopkins University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in CIS. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their doctor's degree in CIS from Johns Hopkins. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 doctor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in CIS. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,337 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 doctor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at UNC Charlotte.
University of Florida is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in CIS. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their doctor's degree in CIS from UF. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
George Mason University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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, 19 doctor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at GMU. About 32% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New Jersey Institute of Technology is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 doctor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at NJIT.
University at Buffalo is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in CIS. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their doctor's degree in CIS from University at Buffalo. About 28% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in CIS. 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, 18 people received their doctor's degree in CIS from UT Dallas. About 39% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Capitol Technology University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in CIS. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,340 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 doctor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at Capitol Tech. About 18% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Michigan State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in CIS. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 doctor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at Michigan State. Of these students, 24% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in CIS. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in CIS from UPenn.
CIS Concentrations
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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General Computer Science | 776 |
Information Technology | 120 |
Informatics | 51 |
Artificial Intelligence | 29 |
Other Computer Sciences | 7 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to CIS that offer doctor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Computer Science | 1,252 |
Information Science | 194 |
Information Technology | 121 |
Other Computer Sciences | 20 |
Computer Software Applications | 9 |
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.
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