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Computer Information Systems Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 4,931 students earned their CIS degrees in KY.

A Computer Information Systems major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Information Systems Majors in Kentucky

CIS majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3,449
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3,449
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3,449
Bachelor’s Degree 634
Master’s Degree 497
Associate Degree 333
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a CIS major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of CIS majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 72.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.9%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Computer Information Systems Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 24,000 people employed in jobs related to a CIS degree, compared to 3,468,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Information Systems Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, CIS grads earn an average of $79,420. Nationwide, they make an average of $102,470.

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There are 10 colleges in Kentucky that offer CIS degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

533 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,828. In their early career, UofL grads earn an average salary of $40,653.

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,203. In their early career, UK grads earn an average salary of $43,231. 88% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
131 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,183.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,196 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 96%. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,301 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at WKU. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,522.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,180 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. In their early career, Bluegrass Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $27,540. 93% of students get financical aid.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,299 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,671. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time.

#9

Berea College

Berea
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,432 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $5,222. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Berea. In their early career, Berea grads earn an average salary of $30,747.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,137 Total Students

94% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $26,129 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

Computer Information Systems Careers in KY

Some of the careers CIS majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 34% $80,760
Systems Software Developers 22% $80,100
Computer and Information Systems Managers 15% $113,960
Database Administrators 14% $76,050
Computer Network Architects 12% $72,810
Computer Workers 11% $78,830
Computer Systems Analysts 10% $68,450
Computer Science Professors 8% $73,870
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 7% $60,540

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to CIS.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Information Technology 2,193
Information Science 106
Computer Science 103
Computer Software Applications 44

View all majors related to Computer Information Systems

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