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 Mississippi State ranks in comparison to other schools with cis programs.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #246 on College Factual's Best Schools for cis list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in cis from Mississippi State. This makes it the #164 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in cis in 2022, making the school the #76 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
CIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mississippi State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,755 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $61,300 for all cis students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State, cis students borrow a median amount of $20,383 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 Mississippi State was $1,102 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $403 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,665 | $26,430 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,293 | $12,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,146 | $6,146 |
Learn more about Mississippi State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of cis bachelor's degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Mississippi 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 Mississippi State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students earned a master's degree in cis from Mississippi State. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a master's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at Mississippi State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 5 |