by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Information Technology. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Computer Information Systems is a major offered under the computer and information sciences program of study at East Carolina 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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BS in Computer Information Systems
Use technology to drive crucial business strategies with the online BS in Computer Information Systems program at Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Information Technologies
Gain a well-rounded education while preparing for a career in IT with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Information Technologies
Build the digital know-how required to become a leader in technology with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
In order to help students and their parents find the best school for them, we have created several different types of college rankings, which are updated yearly. The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #246 on College Factual's Best Schools for CIS list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
Here are some of the other rankings for ECU.
During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ECU paid an average of $864 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $185 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,787 | $2,787 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,524 | $1,524 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,136 | $10,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,710 | $3,710 |
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One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. CIS students who received their bachelor’s degree at ECU took out an average of $27,000 in student loans. That is about the same as the national average of $26,501.
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CIS who receive their bachelor’s degree from ECU make an average of $57,318 a year during the early days of their career. That is 5% higher than the national average of $54,451.
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. ECU does offer online classes in its CIS bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ECU Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in CIS in 2019-2020, none of them were women.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 41.0% of the CIS bachelor’s degrees at ECU in 2019-2020. This is about the same as the nationwide number of 39%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Computer Information Systems students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 39 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 4 |
| Computer Science | 63 |
*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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