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Computer Information Systems Schools in Tennessee

848 CIS students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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

Education Levels of Computer Information Systems Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 406
Bachelor’s Degree 229
Master’s Degree 119
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 83
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 83
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 83
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 11
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 10.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 69.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.6%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Computer Information Systems Grads in Tennessee

There are 41,800 people in the state and 3,468,840 people in the nation working in CIS jobs.

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Wages for Computer Information Systems Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, CIS grads earn an average of $82,160. Nationwide, they make an average of $102,470.

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

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,832 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,138 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,334 Total Students

A typical student attending Pellissippi State Community College will pay a net price of $5,380. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.30%. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,397 Total Students

A typical student attending Northeast State Technical Community College will pay a net price of $6,098. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,356 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Middle Tennessee State University. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,064 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 40%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,779 a year.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,105 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,931 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.80%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,041. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,968 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,258. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Computer Information Systems Careers in TN

Some of the careers CIS majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 53% $88,910
Information Security Analysts 38% $79,770
Computer Network Architects 36% $98,770
Systems Software Developers 35% $92,210
Computer and Information Systems Managers 27% $110,200
Computer Systems Analysts 26% $73,480
Computer and Information Research Scientists 25% $105,800
Database Administrators 23% $77,690
Computer Workers 21% $72,100
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 15% $75,400
Computer Science Professors 10% $74,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Computer Science 820
Computer Software Applications 89
Computer Systems Analysis 75
Information Technology 37
Information Science 11
Other Computer Sciences 7
Computer Systems Networking 2

View all majors related to Computer Information Systems

View Nationwide Computer Information Systems Report

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