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. Also, learn how USA ranks among other schools offering degrees in cis.
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The bachelor's program at USA was ranked #350 on College Factual's Best Schools for cis list. It is also ranked #8 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Alabama handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in cis from USA. This makes it the #120 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in cis in 2022, making the school the #72 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
CIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,253 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USA paid an average of $748 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $374 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $17,952 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,020 | $2,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,830 | $8,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,283 | $5,283 |
Learn more about USA tuition and fees.
Of the 31 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from USA in 2021-2022, 90% were men and 10% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
USA 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 USA Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students earned a master's degree in cis from USA. About 46% of these graduates were women and the other 54% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a master's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at University of South Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 46 |
| Information Science | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.