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. We've also included details on how Ferris ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cis.
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The bachelor's program at Ferris was ranked #214 on College Factual's Best Schools for cis list. It is also ranked #8 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 161 |
| Best Computer Information Systems Schools | 214 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ferris State University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
CIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ferris go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,597 a year. This is higher than $61,300, which is the national median for all cis bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Ferris paid an average of $505 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 | $14,140 | $14,140 |
| Fees | $106 | $106 |
| Books and Supplies | $862 | $862 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,660 | $10,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,564 | $2,564 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 71% of cis bachelor's degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ferris are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ferris State University with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Ferris does not offer an online option for its cis bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ferris Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Associate’s in cis from Ferris in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ferris State University with a associate's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at Ferris State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 46 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 11 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 4 |
| Data Processing | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.