by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how FAU ranks in comparison to other schools with cis programs.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #153 on College Factual's Best Schools for cis list. It is also ranked #10 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 172 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 135 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 59 students received their master’s degree in cis from FAU. This makes it the #75 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in cis in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
CIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,379 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $61,300 for all cis students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FAU, cis students borrow a median amount of $12,850 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all cis bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,966.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FAU was $722 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $203 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
Learn more about FAU tuition and fees.
The cis program at FAU awarded 172 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 74% of these degrees went to men with the other 26% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the FAU 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 FAU Online Learning page.
CIS majors graduating with a master's degree from FAU make a median salary of $76,404 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $87,845.
Of the 58 students who graduated with a Master’s in cis from FAU in 2022, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at Florida Atlantic University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.