by our College Data Analytics TeamComputer Information Systems is a major offered under the computer and information sciences program of study at University of Iowa. We’ve gathered data and other essential information about the bachelor’s degree program in CIS, such as diversity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more.
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BS in Computer Information Systems
Use technology to drive crucial business strategies with the online BS in Computer Information Systems program at Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Information Technologies
Gain a well-rounded education while preparing for a career in IT with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Information Technologies
Build the digital know-how required to become a leader in technology with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
In order to help students and their parents find the best school for them, we have created several different types of college rankings, which are updated yearly. Iowa was ranked #99 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for CIS majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
Here are some of the other rankings for Iowa.
During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Iowa paid an average of $1,315 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $400 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,073 | $30,036 |
| Fees | $1,533 | $1,533 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,590 | $11,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,230 | $3,230 |
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One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at Iowa in CIS walked away with an average of $27,000 in student debt. That is about the same as the national average of $26,501.
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BS in Computer Information Systems - Networking and Security
Pair business and tech savvy with a foundation in cyber security with this specialized online bachelor's program at Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Computer Science - Information Security
Get a hands-on, practical approach to developing secure software. Explore the current landscape of vulnerabilities, risks and security disciplines in the field of computer science by earning your information security degree online from SNHU.
Learn the front-end design and back-end development skills employers look for in full stack software developers with this online bachelor's degree in computer science from Southern New Hampshire University.
The median early career salary of CIS students who receive their bachelor’s degree from Iowa is $56,738 per year. That is 4% higher than the national average of $54,451.
Online degrees for the Iowa 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 Iowa Online Learning page.
About 16.9% of the students who received their BS in CIS in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 21.4%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 23.8% of the CIS bachelor’s degrees at Iowa in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 39%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
| White | 91 |
| International Students | 46 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Computer Information Systems students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer & Information Sciences | 146 |
| Informatics | 41 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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