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Computer Information Systems at Central Washington University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Information Systems, you may want to check out the program at Central Washington University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Central Washington University is located in Ellensburg, WA.

During the most recent reporting year, 180 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Central Washington University.

Studying Online at Central Washington University

Distance learning is available at Central Washington University. Of 10,811 students, 2,377 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,856 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Central Washington University

These rankings give you a sense of how Central Washington University’s Computer Information Systems program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#7 of 8
Best Value	Washington	#7 of 8
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#68 of 99
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#70 of 102
Best Value	Nationwide	#451 of 827
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#501 of 839

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Central Washington University

Graduates of Central Washington University’s Computer Information Systems program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$50,888
2 years	$46,775
3 years	$53,618
4 years	$63,604
5 years	$73,779

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer Information Systems graduates from Central Washington University take home a median $63,604, compared with $54,307 for all Central Washington University graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from Central Washington University stands at $24,408.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Information Systems graduates at Central Washington University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Information Systems graduates at Central Washington University are 29% women (53) and 71% men (127).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Central Washington University

Of the 130 bachelor’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Central Washington University, 28% were women (37) and 72% were men (93).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	52
Hispanic / Latino	22
Black / African American	12
Asian	16
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	10
International (Nonresident)	9
Unknown	7

Minority students account for 48% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Washington University, above the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at Central Washington University

Of the 50 master’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Central Washington University, 32% were women (16) and 68% were men (34).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	6
Asian	5
American Indian / Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	11
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 38% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Central Washington University, higher than 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 Washington University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Information Technology	180

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Students who finish Computer Information Systems program at Central Washington University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.