by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cis.
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Michigan State is in the top 10% of the country for cis. More specifically it was ranked #39 out of 516 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 274 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 269 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 37 students received their master’s degree in cis from Michigan State. This makes it the #105 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in cis in 2021, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of cis students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $76,292. This is higher than $53,242, which is the national median for all cis bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, cis students borrow a median amount of $24,022 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all cis bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,063.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the cis program at Michigan State is $397 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at Michigan State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 274 cis majors earned their bachelor's degree from Michigan State. Of these graduates, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 157 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 49 |
| Other Races | 13 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in cis from Michigan State. About 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 40 |
| Information Science | 7 |
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