Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,423 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and52% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 8.7% of Computer Information Systems graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Computer Information Systems Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 118,381 degrees were awarded toComputer Information Systems majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Computer Information Systems at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2,343 |
| Associate’s Degree | 13,341 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 46,746 |
| Master’s Degree | 52,666 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,198 |
Earnings of Computer Information Systems Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems of $77,570 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,148 |
| 4 years | $77,570 |
| 5 years | $88,131 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Computer Information Systems majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor’s degrees in Computer Information Systems. About 75.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 35,305 |
| Women | 11,441 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer Information Systems graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,311 | 39.2% |
| Asian | 9,321 | 19.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,304 | 13.5% |
| Black or African American | 4,443 | 9.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 109 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,836 | 3.9% |
| Race Unknown | 2,306 | 4.9% |
| International Students | 4,059 | 8.7% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 8.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Computer Information Systems Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,616 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems. Learn more about the most popular below:
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,357 people received their bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,533 people received their bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Computer Information Systems. This school awarded 1,802 bachelor's degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,762 bachelor's degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,755 bachelor's degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,551 bachelor's degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Computer Information Systems. This school awarded 1,458 bachelor's degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Computer Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,420 people received their bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Computer Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,332 people received their bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,304 people received their bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Computer Information Systems. This school awarded 1,283 bachelor's degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Computer Information Systems. This school awarded 1,252 bachelor's degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,250 bachelor's degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Computer Information Systems. This school awarded 1,247 bachelor's degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the People comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Computer Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,138 people received their bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Computer Information Systems. This school awarded 1,096 bachelor's degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,087 people received their bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,080 people received their bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,075 people received their bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Jefferson Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,034 people received their bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Computer Information Systems Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 67,926 |
| Information Technology | 42,322 |
| Informatics | 3,067 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 2,635 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 1,653 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Computer Information Systems that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 79,857 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 57,935 |
| Information Science/Studies | 22,425 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 15,581 |
| Computer Programming | 15,336 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.