by our College Data Analytics TeamComputer Information Systems is a major offered under the computer and information sciences program of study at Athens State University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in CIS, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at Athens State University was ranked #498 on College Factual's Best Schools for CIS list. It is also ranked #9 in Alabama.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Athens State University was $412 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $206 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,180 | $12,360 |
| Fees | $1,530 | $1,530 |
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You may also want to consider how much in student loans you’ll need when thinking about the overall cost to attend a school. CIS students who received their bachelor’s degree at Athens State University took out an average of $33,489 in student loans. That is 26% higher than the national average of $26,501.
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The median early career salary of CIS students who receive their bachelor’s degree from Athens State University is $67,660 per year. That is 24% higher than the national average of $54,451.
Athens State University does not offer an online option for its CIS bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Athens State University Online Learning page.
About 13.6% of the students who received their BS in CIS in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 21.4%.
Around 4.5% of CIS bachelor’s degree recipients at Athens State University in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 39%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Computer Information Systems students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer & Information Sciences | 18 |
| Information Technology | 4 |
*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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