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. Also, learn how NKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in cis.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #152 on College Factual's Best Schools for cis list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 118 |
| Best Computer Information Systems Schools | 152 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 131 degrees were handed out.
CIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,411 a year. This is higher than $61,300, which is the national median for all cis bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NKU, cis students borrow a median amount of $23,474 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 NKU is $144 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NKU was $879 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $438 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,512 | $21,096 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,660 | $11,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Learn more about NKU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 89% of cis bachelor's degrees went to men and 11% went 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 Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
NKU 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 NKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at Northern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 38 |
| Information Technology | 7 |
| Computer Science | 4 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.