by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is General Information Science. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Information Science is a major offered under the computer and information sciences program of study at Fort Hays State University. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in IS, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, 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.
If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at FHSU was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for IS list. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.
Here are some of the other rankings for FHSU.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at FHSU paid an average of $486 per credit hour in 2019-2020. The average for in-state students was $138 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,140 | $14,580 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,414 | $8,414 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,520 | $4,520 |
Learn more about FHSU tuition and fees.
You may also want to consider how much in student loans you’ll need when thinking about the overall cost to attend a school. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at FHSU in IS walked away with an average of $25,762 in student debt. That is 8% lower than the national average of $27,878.
IS who receive their bachelor’s degree from FHSU make an average of $50,231 a year during the early days of their career. That is 6% lower than the national average of $53,706.
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. FHSU does offer online classes in its IS bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FHSU Online Learning page.
Women made up around 22.8% of the IS students who took home a bachelor’s degree in 2019-2020. This is less than the nationwide number of 26.1%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 24.6% of the IS bachelor’s degrees at FHSU in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 46%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 41 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Information Science students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Information Science | 57 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to information science.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Programming | 73 |
*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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