by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Information Technology. 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 Purdue University - Main Campus. 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. Purdue is in the top 10% of the country for CIS. More specifically it was ranked #57 out of 704 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
Here are some of the other rankings for Purdue.
During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $348 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,208 | $28,010 |
| Fees | $784 | $784 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,030 | $10,030 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,760 | $1,760 |
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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. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at Purdue in CIS walked away with an average of $20,500 in student debt. That is 23% lower than the national average of $26,501.
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BS in Computer Information Systems - Networking and Security
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BS in Computer Science - Information Security
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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 Purdue is $70,806 per year. That is 30% higher than the national average of $54,451.
Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in CIS in 2019-2020, 23.8% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 21.4%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 20.5% of the CIS bachelor’s degrees at Purdue in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 39%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 115 |
| International Students | 24 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Computer Information Systems students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 185 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 469 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 202 |
*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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