by our College Data Analytics TeamComputer Information Systems is a major offered under the computer and information sciences program of study at Florida Atlantic University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the master’s degree program in CIS, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time graduate students at FAU paid an average of $1,027 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $372 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for graduate students are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,467 | $16,695 |
| Fees | $1,226 | $1,787 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that FAU offers online option in its CIS master’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FAU Online Learning page.
About 12.5% of the students who received their MS in CIS in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 33.5%.
Around 50.0% of CIS master’s degree recipients at FAU in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 19%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Computer Information Systems students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer & Information Sciences | 26 |
| Information Technology | 6 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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