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Computer Information Systems at Columbus State University

If you plan to study Computer Information Systems, consider the program at Columbus State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Columbus State University is located in Columbus, GA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 128 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Columbus State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Columbus State University

Online coursework is an option at Columbus State University. Of 7,913 students, 2,575 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,296 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Columbus State University

Use these rankings to compare Columbus State University’s Computer Information Systems program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Georgia	#8 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#15 of 22
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#146 of 262
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#195 of 266
Best Value	Nationwide	#390 of 827
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#703 of 839

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Columbus State University

Those who finish Columbus State 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	$50,668
2 years	$71,282
3 years	$65,564
4 years	$69,829
5 years	$93,070

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer Information Systems graduates from Columbus State University take home a median $69,829, compared with $52,011 for all Columbus State University graduates — about 34% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from Columbus State University stands at $31,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Computer Information Systems graduates at Columbus State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Information Systems graduates at Columbus State University are 31% women (40) and 69% men (88).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Columbus State University

Of the 62 bachelor’s computer information systems graduates at Columbus State University, 26% were women (16) and 74% were men (46).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	28
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	13
Asian	6
Two or More Races	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbus State University, above the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at Columbus State University

Among the 42 master’s computer information systems graduates at Columbus State University, 45% were women (19) and 55% were men (23).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	9
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	18

Minority students account for 36% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Columbus State University, above 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 Columbus State University

The Computer Information Systems program at Columbus State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	108
Information Technology	20

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Those who complete Computer Information Systems program at Columbus State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Computer Information Systems majors, 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.