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 Iowa State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cis.
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Iowa State was ranked #74 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 #2 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 195 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 188 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 93 students received their master’s degree in cis from Iowa State. This makes it the #45 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.
CIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,397 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $61,300 for all cis students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, cis students borrow a median amount of $34,496 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 Iowa State is $298 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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Of the 195 cis students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Iowa State, about 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Iowa State 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 Iowa State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 129 students graduated with a master's degree in cis from Iowa State. About 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 131 |
| Information Technology | 17 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 3 |
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