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. We've also included details on how Bentley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cis.
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Bentley was ranked #61 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for cis majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
| Best Computer Information Systems Schools | 61 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bentley University handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is an increase of 49% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in cis from Bentley. This makes it the #153 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.
CIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Bentley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,227 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $61,300 for all cis bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the cis program at Bentley is $575 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Bentley paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,150 | $58,150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,200 | $19,200 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,310 | $1,310 |
Learn more about Bentley tuition and fees.
The cis program at Bentley awarded 61 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 59% of these degrees went to men with the other 41% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bentley are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bentley University with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Bentley cis bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Bentley Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a master's degree in cis from Bentley. About 48% of these graduates were women and the other 52% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bentley University with a master's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at Bentley University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.