by our College Data Analytics TeamComputer Information Systems is a major offered under the computer and information sciences program of study at Northern Kentucky 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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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.
In order to help students and their parents find the best school for them, we have created several different types of college rankings, which are updated yearly. The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #271 on College Factual's Best Schools for CIS list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
Here are some of the other rankings for NKU.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NKU paid an average of $828 per credit hour in 2019-2020. The average for in-state students was $413 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,912 | $19,872 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,046 | $10,046 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Learn more about NKU tuition and fees.
One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. CIS students who received their bachelor’s degree at NKU took out an average of $26,750 in student loans. That is about the same as the national average of $26,501.
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BS in Computer Information Systems - Networking and Security
Pair business and tech savvy with a foundation in cyber security with this specialized online bachelor's program at Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Computer Science - Information Security
Get a hands-on, practical approach to developing secure software. Explore the current landscape of vulnerabilities, risks and security disciplines in the field of computer science by earning your information security degree online from SNHU.
Learn the front-end design and back-end development skills employers look for in full stack software developers with this online bachelor's degree in computer science from Southern New Hampshire University.
The median early career salary of CIS students who receive their bachelor’s degree from NKU is $55,102 per year. That is about the same as the national average of $54,451.
NKU does not offer an online option for its CIS bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NKU Online Learning page.
About 12.8% of the students who received their BS in CIS in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 21.4%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in CIS at NKU in 2019-2020, 10.6% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 39%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 116 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Computer Information Systems students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer & Information Sciences | 50 |
| Information Technology | 79 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 12 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 46 |
*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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