by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how U-M ranks among other schools offering degrees in is.
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BS in Computer Information Systems
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AS in Information Technologies
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for is majors, U-M came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 141 bachelor's degrees in information science. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 167 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 242 students received their master’s degree in is from U-M. This makes it the #6 most popular school for is master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in is in 2021, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
IS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U-M go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,304 a year. This is higher than $52,802, which is the national median for all is bachelor's degree recipients.
IS majors graduating with a master's degree from U-M make a median salary of $60,266 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,151.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U-M, is students borrow a median amount of $20,875 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all is bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,191.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the is program at U-M is $793 per month.
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BA in Information Technologies
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BS in Information Technologies
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the is majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 141 is majors earned their bachelor's degree from U-M. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in is.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 15 |
The is program at U-M awarded 242 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 39% of these degrees went to men with the other 61% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in is.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 109 |
| Other Races | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 957 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 234 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 11 |
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