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 USU ranks in comparison to other schools with cis programs.
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USU was ranked #69 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 #3 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah State University handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 122 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in cis from USU. This makes it the #145 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in cis in 2022, making the school the #57 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of cis students who receive their bachelor's degree at USU is $71,335. This is higher than $61,300, which is the national median for all cis bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USU paid an average of $865 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $271 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $23,305 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $856 | $856 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,644 | $8,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,192 | $4,192 |
Learn more about USU tuition and fees.
The cis program at USU awarded 127 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 83% of these degrees went to men with the other 17% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
USU 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 USU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students graduated with a master's degree in cis from USU. About 91% were men and 9% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a master's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The cis program at USU awarded 4 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a associate's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at Utah State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Software & Applications | 55 |
| Computer Science | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.