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 UAB ranks in comparison to other schools with cis programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #204 on College Factual's Best Schools for cis list. It is also ranked #4 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in cis from UAB. This makes it the #124 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.
CIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,633 a year. This is higher than $61,300, which is the national median for all cis bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UAB was $911 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $368 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,590 | $13,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,757 | $5,757 |
Learn more about UAB tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 70 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in cis from UAB. About 87% were men and 13% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UAB 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 UAB Online Learning page.
Of the 33 students who earned a master's degree in Computer Information Systems from UAB in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 46 |
| Information Technology | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.