by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMGC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cis.
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The bachelor's program at UMGC was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for cis list. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland Global Campus handed out 534 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 483 degrees were handed out.
CIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMGC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,555 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $53,242 for all cis bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMGC, cis students borrow a median amount of $22,000 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 University of Maryland Global Campus.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of cis bachelor's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 83 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 284 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 67 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 2,322 |
| Information Technology | 1,279 |
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