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Computer Information Systems at University of Kentucky

If you are interested in studying Computer Information Systems, consider the program at University of Kentucky. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, KY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 153 computer information systems graduations were recorded at University of Kentucky.

Studying Online at University of Kentucky

Online coursework is an option at University of Kentucky. Among 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) studied exclusively online and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at University of Kentucky

Rankings can help you compare University of Kentucky’s Computer Information Systems program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#2 of 26
Best Value	Kentucky	#25 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#30 of 266
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#185 of 839
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#192 of 262
Best Value	Nationwide	#502 of 827

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#2 of 26
Best Value	Kentucky	#25 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#30 of 266
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#185 of 839
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#192 of 262
Best Value	Nationwide	#502 of 827

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from University of Kentucky

Those who finish University of Kentucky’s Computer Information Systems program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$60,064
2 years	$59,350
3 years	$71,857
4 years	$81,070
5 years	$91,572

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Computer Information Systems graduates from University of Kentucky earn a median of $81,070, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from University of Kentucky stands at $22,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Computer Information Systems graduates at University of Kentucky, by degree type.

Program-wide, Computer Information Systems graduates at University of Kentucky are 16% women (24) and 84% men (129).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky

Among the 139 bachelor’s computer information systems degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 16% were women (22) and 84% were men (117).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	92
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	3
Asian	14
Two or More Races	7
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	9

Minority students account for 24% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, below the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at University of Kentucky

Among the 8 master’s computer information systems degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 12% were women (1) and 88% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, lower than the national average of 16%.*

Computer Information Systems Doctoral Program at University of Kentucky

Among the 6 doctoral computer information systems graduates at University of Kentucky, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems doctoral degree recipients at University of Kentucky.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Computer Information Systems doctoral degree recipients at University of Kentucky, higher than the national average of 14%.*

*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 University of Kentucky

The Computer Information Systems program at University of Kentucky includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	153

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Information Systems program at University of Kentucky pursue many career paths. Here are 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.