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. We've also included details on how WWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cis.
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WWU was ranked #68 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 #2 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 151 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 123 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in cis from WWU. This makes it the #164 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.
CIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,219 a year. This is higher than $61,300, which is the national median for all cis bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, cis students borrow a median amount of $26,984 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,966 for all cis majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the cis program at WWU is $285 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WWU paid an average of $885 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $267 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
Learn more about WWU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 76% of cis bachelor's degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 22 |
WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.
The cis program at WWU awarded 11 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 64% of these degrees went to men with the other 36% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.