Computer Information Systems at Carnegie Mellon University

The Computer Information Systems major is part of the computer & information sciences program at Carnegie Mellon University.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Carnegie Mellon ranks among other schools offering degrees in cis.

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Computer Information Systems Degrees Available at Carnegie Mellon

Carnegie Mellon CIS Rankings

Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Carnegie Mellon is in the top 1% of the country for cis students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Computer Information Systems Graduate Degree Schools	1
Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools	1
Best Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools	1
Best Computer Information Systems Schools	2
Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools	7

Popularity of CIS at Carnegie Mellon

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is an increase of 52% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 591 students received their master’s degree in cis from Carnegie Mellon. This makes it the #3 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 44 students received their doctoral degrees in cis in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in CIS from Carnegie Mellon Cost?

$63,274 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Carnegie Mellon Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Carnegie Mellon was $865 per credit hour 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	$62,260	$62,260
Fees	$1,014	$1,014
Books and Supplies	$1,000	$1,000
On Campus Room and Board	$17,468	$17,468
On Campus Other Expenses	$1,400	$1,400

Learn more about Carnegie Mellon tuition and fees.

Carnegie Mellon Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 100 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor's in cis.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	49
Black or African American	3
Hispanic or Latino	7
White	7
Non-Resident Aliens	26
Other Races	8

Does Carnegie Mellon Offer an Online BS in CIS?

Online degrees for the Carnegie Mellon 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 Carnegie Mellon Online Learning page.

Salary of CIS Graduates with a Master's Degree

CIS majors graduating with a master's degree from Carnegie Mellon make a median salary of $138,781 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all cis graduates with a master's is $87,845.