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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how GVSU ranks in comparison to other schools with cis programs.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for cis list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in cis from GVSU. This makes it the #137 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of cis students who receive their bachelor's degree at GVSU is $74,360. This is higher than $61,300, which is the national median for all cis bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GVSU, cis students borrow a median amount of $30,077 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,966 for all cis majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the cis program at GVSU is $312 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GVSU paid an average of $888 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $629 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,978 | $21,154 |
| Books and Supplies | $780 | $780 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,477 | $2,477 |
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Of the 98 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from GVSU in 2021-2022, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the GVSU cis bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GVSU Online Learning page.
CIS majors graduating with a master's degree from GVSU make a median salary of $99,198 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all cis graduates with a master's is $87,845.
For the most recent academic year available, 65% of cis master's degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a master's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at Grand Valley State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 32 |
| Information Technology | 4 |
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