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. In addition, we cover how SHSU ranks in comparison to other schools with cis programs.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #311 on College Factual's Best Schools for cis list. It is also ranked #22 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in cis from SHSU. This makes it the #232 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.
CIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,377 a year. 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 SHSU, cis students borrow a median amount of $23,473 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at Sam Houston State University.
Of the 49 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from SHSU in 2020-2021, 84% were men and 16% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of cis master's degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 18 |
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