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. Also, learn how Southern Miss ranks among other schools offering degrees in cis.
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The bachelor's program at Southern Miss was ranked #370 on College Factual's Best Schools for cis list. It is also ranked #2 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in cis from Southern Miss. This makes it the #179 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.
CIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Southern Miss go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,563 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,242 for all cis students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
For the most recent academic year available, 84% of cis bachelor's degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Southern Miss are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 14 cis students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Southern Miss, about 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a master's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Data Processing | 29 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
