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 UMass Boston ranks in comparison to other schools with cis programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #193 on College Factual's Best Schools for cis list. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 137 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 142 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in cis from UMass Boston. This makes it the #188 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.
CIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Boston go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,909 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Boston was $1,548 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
Learn more about UMass Boston tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 137 students earned a bachelor's degree in cis from UMass Boston. About 11% of these graduates were women and the other 89% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UMass Boston 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 UMass Boston Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in cis from UMass Boston in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a master's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 108 |
| Information Science | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.