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Computer Information Systems Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 46 students earned their CIS degrees in MS.

In terms of popularity, Computer Information Systems is the 32nd most popular major in the state out of a total 162 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Information Systems Majors in Mississippi

CIS majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 45
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a CIS major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of CIS majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 21.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 21.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 54.3%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Computer Information Systems Grads in Mississippi

There are 8,600 people in the state and 3,468,840 people in the nation working in CIS jobs.

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Wages for Computer Information Systems Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, CIS grads earn an average of $81,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $102,470.

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There are 4 colleges in Mississippi that offer CIS degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. A typical student attending Mississippi State will pay a net price of $16,122.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,441 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,152.

#4

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

Computer Information Systems Careers in MS

Some of the careers CIS majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 28% $79,220
Information Security Analysts 20% $63,040
Computer Science Professors 12% $69,130
Systems Software Developers 9% $77,710
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8% $90,490
Database Administrators 6% $67,760
Computer Network Architects 6% $87,960
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 4% $70,480
Computer Workers 3% $78,970
Computer Systems Analysts 3% $62,000
Computer and Information Research Scientists 0% $94,210

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to CIS.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Other Computer Sciences 11
Computer Science 6
Computer Software Applications 5
Computer Programming 4
Information Technology 3

View all majors related to Computer Information Systems

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