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Lock Haven University BS in Computer Information Systems

24 Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
$43,638 Average Salary
$28,524 Average Student Debt

The main focus area for this major is General Computer & Information Sciences. 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 Lock Haven 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, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.

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Rankings for the LHU BS in CIS

#375 in the U.S
#26 in Pennsylvania

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 LHU was ranked #375 on College Factual's Best Schools for CIS list. It is also ranked #26 in Pennsylvania.

Here are some of the other rankings for LHU.

Ranking TypeRank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems180
Most Focused Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems188
Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans273
Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools299
Best Value Colleges for Computer Information Systems309
Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems312
Best Computer Information Systems Colleges for Veterans328
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems (Income Over $110k)329
Most Focused Colleges for Computer Information Systems331
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems (With Aid)338
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems (Income $30-$48k)370
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems (Income $0-$30k)375
Best Computer Information Systems Schools375
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems (Income $75-$110k)383
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems (Income $48-$75k)387
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Computer Information Systems Graduates437
Most Popular Colleges for Computer Information Systems456
Best Value Colleges for Computer Information Systems (Income Over $110k)462
Best Value Colleges for Computer Information Systems (With Aid)497
Best Value Colleges for Computer Information Systems (Income $30-$48k)531
Best Value Colleges for Computer Information Systems (Income $0-$30k)534
Best Value Colleges for Computer Information Systems (Income $75-$110k)540
Best Value Colleges for Computer Information Systems (Income $48-$75k)547
Highest Paid Computer Information Systems Graduates593

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in CIS from LHU Cost?

$10,878 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$28,524 Average Student Debt

LHU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at LHU paid an average of $720 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $322 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In StateOut of State
Tuition$7,716$17,290
Fees$3,162$3,412
Books and Supplies$1,803$1,803
On Campus Room and Board$10,350$10,350
On Campus Other Expenses$4,564$4,564

Learn more about LHU tuition and fees.

LHU CIS BS Student Debt

One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at LHU in CIS walked away with an average of $28,524 in student debt. That is 8% higher than the national average of $26,501.

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How Much Can You Make With a BS in CIS From LHU?

$43,638 Average Salary
Below Average Earnings Boost

The median early career salary of CIS students who receive their bachelor’s degree from LHU is $43,638 per year. That is 20% lower than the national average of $54,451.

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Does LHU Offer an Online BS in CIS?

Online degrees for the LHU 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 LHU Online Learning page.

LHU Bachelor’s Student Diversity for CIS

24 Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
25.0% Women
12.5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2019-2020 academic year, there were 24 bachelor’s degrees in CIS handed out to qualified students. The charts and tables below give more information about these students.

Male-to-Female Ratio

Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in CIS in 2019-2020, 25.0% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 21.4%.

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Racial-Ethnic Diversity

Around 12.5% of CIS bachelor’s degree recipients at LHU in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 39%.

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Race/EthnicityNumber of Students
Asian0
Black or African American2
Hispanic or Latino1
Native American or Alaska Native0
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0
White21
International Students0
Other Races/Ethnicities0

BS in CIS Focus Areas at LHU

Computer Information Systems students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.

Focus AreaAnnual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences24

References

*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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