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Computer Information Systems at Ferris State University

If you are interested in studying Computer Information Systems, you may want to check out the program at Ferris State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Ferris State University is located in Big Rapids, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 17 computer information systems degrees were awarded at Ferris State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Ferris State University

Distance learning is available at Ferris State University. Among 9,959 students, 1,655 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,138 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Ferris State University

Graduates of Ferris State 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	$52,448
2 years	$51,607
3 years	$64,014
4 years	$65,887
5 years	$76,029

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Information Systems graduates from Ferris State University earn a median of $65,887, compared with $62,925 for all Ferris State University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from Ferris State University is $27,813.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Computer Information Systems graduates at Ferris State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Information Systems graduates at Ferris State University are 24% women (4) and 76% men (13).

Computer Information Systems Associate’s Program at Ferris State University

Among the 3 associate’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Ferris State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Unknown	1

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Ferris State University

Among the 13 bachelor’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Ferris State University, 31% were women (4) and 69% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

*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 Ferris State University

The Computer Information Systems program at Ferris State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	1
Information Technology	16

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Information Systems program at Ferris State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.