by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how VCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in cis.
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VCU was ranked #66 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 #5 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 104 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in cis from VCU. This makes it the #199 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of cis students who receive their bachelor's degree at VCU is $84,338. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $61,300 for all cis bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at VCU paid an average of $1,198 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
Learn more about VCU tuition and fees.
The cis program at VCU awarded 118 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 80% of these degrees went to men with the other 20% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
VCU 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 VCU Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in Computer Information Systems from VCU in 2021-2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 191 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.