Below are the key facts about this program at GCU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GCU highly for computer information systems, ranked #442 out of 804 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Information Systems Schools | 442 of 804 |
| Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Arizona | 7 of 14 |
| Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southwest Region | 42 of 83 |
The following degree levels are offered in computer information systems at GCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 290 |
| Master’s | 257 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Grand Canyon University conferred 290 bachelor’s degrees in computer information systems.
GCU holds a strong position among schools offering computer information systems at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Computer Information Systems graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GCU earn a median of $98,231 a year. This is above $65,272, the median for all majors at GCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GCU, computer information systems graduates take on a median debt of $29,750 in student loans. This is below $30,001, the typical median for all majors at GCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,500 | $16,473 |
| Fees | $2,035 | $2,035 |
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Among recent graduates, 86% of computer information systems bachelor’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The majority of computer information systems bachelor’s degree graduates at GCU were White. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor’s in computer information systems.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
| White | 137 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 25 |
GCU granted 256 bachelor’s degrees in information technology in the latest year of data — 14% to women and 86% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (46%).
GCU conferred 34 bachelor’s degrees in computer and information sciences, general in the latest year of data — 18% to women and 82% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (53%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at GCU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Information Systems | 257 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Computer Information Systems | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.