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. In addition, we cover how Kent State ranks in comparison to other schools with cis programs.
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The bachelor's program at Kent State was ranked #194 on College Factual's Best Schools for cis list. It is also ranked #5 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kent State University at Kent handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 71 students received their master’s degree in cis from Kent State. This makes it the #64 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 Kent State is $43,059. This is less than $61,300, which is the national median of all cis majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the cis program at Kent State is $283 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Kent State paid an average of $955 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $527 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,595 | $20,708 |
| Fees | $172 | $172 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,040 | $13,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,732 | $4,732 |
Learn more about Kent State tuition and fees.
The cis program at Kent State awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 63% of these degrees went to men with the other 37% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Kent State 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 Kent State Online Learning page.
CIS majors graduating with a master's degree from Kent State make a median salary of $84,011 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $87,845.
The cis program at Kent State awarded 66 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 36% of these degrees went to men with the other 64% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a master's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at Kent State University at Kent.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 145 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 32 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 3 |
| Information Science | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.