Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,423 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Computer Information Systems. This degree is more popular with male students, and about51% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.8% of Computer Information Systems graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Computer Information Systems Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 118,381 people earned theirComputer 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 (this page) | 2,343 |
| Associate’s Degree | 13,341 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 46,746 |
| Master’s Degree | 52,666 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,198 |
Earnings of Computer Information Systems Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in Computer Information Systems. About 76.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,793 |
| Women | 550 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer Information Systems graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,131 | 48.3% |
| Asian | 156 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 431 | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 401 | 17.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 31 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 88 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 77 | 3.3% |
| International Students | 18 | 0.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Computer Information Systems Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,616 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. This school awarded 4,357 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,533 people received their undergraduate certificate in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Computer Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,802 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Information Systems. This school awarded 1,762 undergraduate certificates in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,755 undergraduate certificates in Computer Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,551 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Information Systems. This school awarded 1,458 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates in Computer Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,420 people received their undergraduate certificate in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Computer Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,332 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,304 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Computer Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,283 people received their undergraduate certificate in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Computer Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Information Systems. This school awarded 1,252 undergraduate certificates 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 Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,250 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,247 undergraduate certificates 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 People comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,138 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Computer Information Systems. This school awarded 1,096 undergraduate certificates 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.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,087 people received their undergraduate certificate in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Computer Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,080 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Computer Information Systems majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,075 undergraduate certificates 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.
Jefferson Community and Technical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Computer Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,034 people received their undergraduate certificate in Computer Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates.
| 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.