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 SHSU ranks in comparison to other schools with cis programs.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #377 on College Factual's Best Schools for cis list. It is also ranked #23 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 252 |
| Best Computer Information Systems Schools | 377 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in cis from SHSU. This makes it the #232 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 SHSU is $45,401. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $61,300 for all cis students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, cis students borrow a median amount of $15,891 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 SHSU was $652 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $244 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,648 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,866 | $3,866 |
Learn more about SHSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 82% of cis bachelor's degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SHSU 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 SHSU Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in cis from SHSU in 2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at Sam Houston State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.