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. We've also included details on how UMES ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cis.
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The bachelor's program at UMES was ranked #496 on College Factual's Best Schools for cis list. It is also ranked #17 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 346 |
| Best Computer Information Systems Schools | 496 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland Eastern Shore handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in cis from UMES. This makes it the #268 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.
CIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMES go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,293 a year. This is less than $61,300, which is the national median of all cis majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMES, cis students borrow a median amount of $34,416 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,966 for all cis majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMES was $607 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $233 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,637 | $16,467 |
| Fees | $3,261 | $3,261 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,020 | $2,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,636 | $10,636 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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Of the 9 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from UMES in 2021-2022, 89% were men and 11% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UMES 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 UMES Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in cis from UMES in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a master's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 9 |