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. In addition, we cover how WMU ranks in comparison to other schools with cis programs.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #390 on College Factual's Best Schools for cis list. It is also ranked #13 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
CIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,118 a year. This is less than $53,242, which is the national median of all cis majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, cis students borrow a median amount of $31,000 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 Western Michigan University.
Of the 46 cis students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WMU, about 87% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 68 |
| Information Technology | 7 |
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