Doctor’s Degrees in Computer Information Systems
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Education Levels of CIS Majors
In 2020-2021, 984 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 | 18,992 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 984 |
| Graduate Certificate | 772 |
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.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in CIS. About 75.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 743 |
| Women | 241 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of CIS doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 209 |
| International Students | 619 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 57 |
Most Popular CIS Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 101 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in CIS. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for CIS majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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 $14,570 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 doctor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at Georgia Tech. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 doctor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at UW Seattle. Of these students, 25% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in CIS. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 people received their doctor's degree in CIS from Carnegie Mellon. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 doctor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at Virginia Tech. About 30% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in CIS. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. The CIS program at The University of Texas at Austin awarded 32 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
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 $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their doctor's degree in CIS from Capella University. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Central Florida. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 doctor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at UCF. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Walden University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in CIS. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their doctor's degree in CIS from Walden University. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
New York University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in CIS. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their doctor's degree in CIS from NYU. Of these students, 19% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 doctor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 20% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in CIS. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. The CIS program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick awarded 25 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 20% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in CIS. 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. The CIS program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte awarded 20 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The CIS program at George Mason University awarded 19 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 doctor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at UF. Of these students, 47% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $14,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,342 per year. The CIS program at New Jersey Institute of Technology awarded 18 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University at Buffalo comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in CIS. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 doctor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at University at Buffalo. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 doctor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at UT Dallas. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
Capitol Technology University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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. The CIS program at Capitol Technology University awarded 17 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 doctor's degrees were handed out to CIS majors at UPenn.
The 18th most popular school in the country for CIS majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Arlington. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in CIS from UT Arlington.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to CIS that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 1,252 |
| Information Science | 194 |
| Information Technology | 121 |
| Other Computer Sciences | 20 |
| Computer Software Applications | 9 |
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.
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