---

Computer Information Systems at Central Michigan University

If you plan to study Computer Information Systems, take a look at what Central Michigan University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Central Michigan University is in Mount Pleasant, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 436 computer information systems degrees were granted at Central Michigan University.

Online Class Availability at Central Michigan University

Distance learning is available at Central Michigan University. Among 14,488 students, 3,356 (23%) studied exclusively online and 5,044 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Central Michigan University

Rankings can help you compare Central Michigan University’s Computer Information Systems program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#11 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#14 of 18
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#54 of 86
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#70 of 87
Best Value	Nationwide	#520 of 827
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#579 of 839

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Central Michigan University

Students who complete Central Michigan University’s Computer Information Systems program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$56,922
2 years	$63,430
3 years	$71,067
4 years	$82,462
5 years	$93,614

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer Information Systems graduates from Central Michigan University report median earnings of $82,462, compared with $61,603 for all Central Michigan University graduates — about 34% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from Central Michigan University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Computer Information Systems graduates at Central Michigan University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Computer Information Systems graduates at Central Michigan University are 36% women (156) and 64% men (280).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Central Michigan University

Among the 18 bachelor’s computer information systems graduates at Central Michigan University, 22% were women (4) and 78% were men (14).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Black / African American	2
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at Central Michigan University

Among the 418 master’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Central Michigan University, 36% were women (152) and 64% were men (266).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	4
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	397
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 2% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University, below the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at Central Michigan University

This Computer Information Systems program at Central Michigan University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	11
Information Technology	425

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Information Systems program at Central Michigan University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Computer Information Systems graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Health Informatics Specialists	$156,714
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.