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Doctor’s Degrees in Computer Information Systems

1,013 Yearly Graduations
$114,251 Median Salary
$98,917 Median Debt
There are 101 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in cis. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 14 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 60.7% of cis graduates were international students.

Education Levels of CIS Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,013 people earned their doctor's degree in cis. This makes it the 31st most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in cis at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 18,833
Doctor’s Degree 1,013
Graduate Certificate 801

Earnings of CIS Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in cis is $114,251. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $114,251 to a high of $114,251.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in cis is $98,917. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $98,917 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $98,917.

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Student Diversity

More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in cis. About 72.3% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 732
Women 281
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The racial-ethnic distribution of cis doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 57
Black or African American 50
Hispanic or Latino 22
White 202
International Students 615
Other Races/Ethnicities 67
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There are 101 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in cis. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

51 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for cis students seekinga doctor's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their doctor's degree in cis from Georgia Tech. About 26% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

48 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in cis from UW Seattle. Of these students, 44% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
44 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,629 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their doctor's degree in cis from Carnegie Mellon. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.

#4

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
33 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Tech is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cis. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in cis from Virginia Tech. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.

32 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in cis from UT Austin. About 17% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
32 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Capella University. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in cis from Capella University. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#7

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
30 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cis. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor's degree in cis from UCF. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

#9

New York University

New York, New York
27 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cis. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in cis from NYU. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.

#10

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
25 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Johns Hopkins University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cis. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in cis from Johns Hopkins. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.

#10

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
25 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cis. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in cis from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.

#12

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
20 Yearly Graduations
19% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,337 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in cis from UNC Charlotte.

#13

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
19 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cis. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in cis from UF. About 38% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
19 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Mason University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cis. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in cis from GMU. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.

#15

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, New Jersey
18 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New Jersey Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cis. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in cis from NJIT. About 36% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
18 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for cis majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in cis from University at Buffalo. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.

#15

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas
18 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Dallas is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cis. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in cis from UT Dallas. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.

#18

Capitol Technology University

Laurel, Maryland
17 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Capitol Technology University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cis. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in cis from Capitol Tech. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.

#18

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
17 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Michigan State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in cis. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in cis from Michigan State. Of these students, 19% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
17 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Pennsylvania comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in cis. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in cis from UPenn. About 7% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

CIS Concentrations

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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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