by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Carnegie Mellon ranks among other schools offering degrees in cis.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Carnegie Mellon is in the top 1% of the country for cis students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 591 students received their master’s degree in cis from Carnegie Mellon. This makes it the #3 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 44 students received their doctoral degrees in cis in 2021, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's cis program at Carnegie Mellon make a median salary of $109,615. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all cis graduates with a master's is $72,917.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at Carnegie Mellon University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 66 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in cis from Carnegie Mellon. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Carnegie Mellon are Asian American. In the most recent graduating class for for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 591 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in cis from Carnegie Mellon. About 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a master's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 453 |
| Other Races | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 340 |
| Information Technology | 177 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 94 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 74 |
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