Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Computer Information Systems is offered at 1,423 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Computer Information Systems. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and22% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 59.3% 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 | 46,746 |
| Master’s Degree | 52,666 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 1,198 |
Earnings of Computer Information Systems Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Computer Information Systems of $77,570 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Computer Information Systems. About 72.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 872 |
| Women | 324 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer Information Systems graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 226 | 18.9% |
| Asian | 66 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 1.4% |
| Race Unknown | 92 | 7.7% |
| International Students | 709 | 59.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 59.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Computer Information Systems Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,616 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Computer Information Systems. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Computer Information Systems students seeking a doctor's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. This school awarded 4,357 doctor'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.
DeVry University-Illinois is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 3,533 doctor'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.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,802 doctor'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 Dallas is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,762 people received their doctor's degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,755 people received their doctor'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.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,551 people received their doctor'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 Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,458 people received their doctor'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.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,420 people received their doctor'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 is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,332 doctor'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.
George Mason University is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,304 doctor's degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,283 people received their doctor'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 Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,252 doctor's degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Information Systems. This school awarded 1,250 doctor's degrees in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,247 people received their doctor's degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the People is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,138 doctor'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 the Cumberlands is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,096 people received their doctor'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.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,087 doctor'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 Central Florida is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,080 people received their doctor's degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Computer Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,075 people received their doctor's degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Jefferson Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,034 people received their doctor's degree in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Computer Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Computer Information Systems Concentrations
| 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 doctor’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.
