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 CWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in cis.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #263 on College Factual's Best Schools for cis list. It is also ranked #5 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in cis from CWU. This makes it the #128 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of cis students who receive their bachelor's degree at CWU is $56,049. This is less than $61,300, which is the national median of all cis majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CWU, cis students borrow a median amount of $26,541 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,966 for all cis majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the cis program at CWU is $244 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CWU was $820 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $234 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
Learn more about CWU tuition and fees.
The cis program at CWU awarded 45 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 62% of these degrees went to men with the other 38% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the CWU 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 CWU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's cis program at CWU make a median salary of $63,326. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $87,845.
Of the 26 cis students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from CWU, about 69% were men and 31% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 68 |
| Computer Science | 63 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.