by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is General Computer & Information Sciences. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Computer Information Systems is a major offered under the computer and information sciences program of study at University of Maryland Global Campus. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in CIS, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, 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.
If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. UMGC was ranked #91 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 #5 in Maryland.
Here are some of the other rankings for UMGC.
During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMGC paid an average of $499 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $300 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,200 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
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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. CIS students who received their bachelor’s degree at UMGC took out an average of $20,826 in student loans. That is 21% lower than 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 UMGC is $63,935 per year. That is 17% higher than the national average of $54,451.
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that UMGC offers online option in its CIS bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMGC Online Learning page.
Women made up around 30.8% of the CIS students who took home a bachelor’s degree in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 21.4%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 36.9% of the CIS bachelor’s degrees at UMGC in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 39%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 55 |
| Black or African American | 64 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
| White | 232 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 79 |
Computer Information Systems students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer & Information Sciences | 483 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 1,478 |
| Information Technology | 348 |
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*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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