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 Northwest ranks in comparison to other schools with cis programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #237 on College Factual's Best Schools for cis list. It is also ranked #9 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in cis from Northwest. This makes it the #105 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 Northwest is $65,444. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $61,300 for all cis bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northwest, cis students borrow a median amount of $22,275 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,966 for all cis majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northwest paid an average of $537 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $268 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,442 | $12,884 |
| Fees | $3,739 | $3,739 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,788 | $11,788 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,576 | $2,576 |
Learn more about Northwest tuition and fees.
Of the 22 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in cis from Northwest in 2022, 91% were men and 9% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northwest 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 Northwest Online Learning page.
The cis program at Northwest awarded 50 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 62% of these degrees went to men with the other 38% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a master's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 46 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 86 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 12 |
| Information Technology | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.