by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Information Technology. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Computer Information Systems is a major offered under the computer and information sciences program of study at Western Governors University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in CIS, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, 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. WGU is in the top 10% of the country for CIS. More specifically it was ranked #70 out of 704 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
Here are some of the other rankings for WGU.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,380 | $6,380 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $200 | $200 |
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You may also want to consider how much in student loans you’ll need when thinking about the overall cost to attend a school. CIS students who received their bachelor’s degree at WGU took out an average of $23,146 in student loans. That is 13% lower 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 WGU make an average of $75,270 a year during the early days of their career. That is 38% higher than the national average of $54,451.
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the CIS bachelor’s degree program at WGU. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WGU Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in CIS in 2019-2020, 8.9% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 21.4%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in CIS at WGU in 2019-2020, 22.9% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 39%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 7 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 |
| White | 480 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 49 |
Computer Information Systems students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 660 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Programming | 399 |
| Computer Science | 135 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 55 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 26 |
| Information Technology | 1,547 |
*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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