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. We've also included details on how UNC Chapel Hill ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in is.
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BS in Computer Information Systems
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AS in Information Technologies
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UNC Chapel Hill was ranked #20 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for is 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 #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in information science. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in is from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #45 most popular school for is master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in is in 2022, making the school the #19 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
IS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNC Chapel Hill go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $75,834 a year. This is higher than $58,651, which is the national median for all is bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNC Chapel Hill paid an average of $1,557 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $292 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,019 | $37,360 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,016 | $13,016 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
Learn more about UNC Chapel Hill tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of is bachelor's degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in is.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UNC Chapel Hill does not offer an online option for its is bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNC Chapel Hill Online Learning page.
IS majors graduating with a master's degree from UNC Chapel Hill make a median salary of $68,374 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $71,873.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of is master's degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in is.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the is majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 472 |
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