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 SIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with cis programs.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #345 on College Factual's Best Schools for cis list. It is also ranked #12 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
CIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SIUC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,331 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 SIUC, cis students borrow a median amount of $29,553 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,063 for all cis majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Of the 53 cis students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from SIUC, about 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 49 |
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