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. In addition, we cover how WMU ranks in comparison to other schools with cis programs.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #389 on College Factual's Best Schools for cis list. It is also ranked #12 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 260 |
| Best Computer Information Systems Schools | 389 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
CIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,770 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $61,300 for all cis students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 79% of cis bachelor's degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 53 |
| Information Technology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.