by our College Data Analytics TeamComputer Information Systems is a major offered under the computer and information sciences program of study at Rochester Institute of Technology. We’ve gathered data and other essential information about the bachelor’s degree program in CIS, such as diversity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, 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.
Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at RIT was ranked #110 on College Factual's Best Schools for CIS list. It is also ranked #12 in New York.
Here are some of the other rankings for RIT.
In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at RIT was $1,710 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,352 | $47,352 |
| Fees | $676 | $676 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,098 | $1,098 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,976 | $13,976 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $946 | $946 |
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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 RIT in CIS walked away with an average of $28,000 in student debt. That is 6% higher than 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.
CIS who receive their bachelor’s degree from RIT make an average of $64,706 a year during the early days of their career. That is 19% higher than the national average of $54,451.
Online degrees for the RIT 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 RIT Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in CIS in 2019-2020, 17.5% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 21.4%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 42.1% of the CIS bachelor’s degrees at RIT in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 39%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Computer Information Systems students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 39 |
| Informatics | 18 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Programming | 30 |
| Computer Science | 188 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 143 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 10 |
| Information Technology | 78 |
*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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