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Doctor’s Degrees in Computer Information Systems

984 Yearly Graduations
$114,251 Median Salary
24% Women
There are 101 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in CIS. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 11 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 62.9% of CIS graduates were international students.

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
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.

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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
Men 743
Women 241
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The racial-ethnic distribution of CIS doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 39
Black or African American 47
Hispanic or Latino 13
White 209
International Students 619
Other Races/Ethnicities 57
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There are 101 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in CIS. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

51 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
2% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

48 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#3

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
44 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#4

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
33 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

32 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#5

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
32 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#7

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
30 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#8

Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
28 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#9

New York University

New York, New York
27 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#10

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
25 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#10

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
25 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#12

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
20 Yearly Graduations
35% 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.

#13

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
19 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#13

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
19 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#15

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, New Jersey
18 Yearly Graduations
39% Women

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.

#15

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
18 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#15

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas
18 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#18

Capitol Technology University

Laurel, Maryland
17 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#18

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
17 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#18

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
17 Yearly Graduations
24% Women

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
General Computer Science 776
Information Technology 120
Informatics 51
Artificial Intelligence 29
Other Computer Sciences 7

Below are some popular majors that are similar to CIS that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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