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 Shepherd University ranks in comparison to other schools with cis programs.
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The bachelor's program at Shepherd University was ranked #460 on College Factual's Best Schools for cis list. It is also ranked #4 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 316 |
| Best Computer Information Systems Schools | 460 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Shepherd University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
CIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Shepherd University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,265 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $61,300 for all cis students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Shepherd University was $788 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,288 | $15,774 |
| Fees | $2,354 | $3,308 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,308 | $11,308 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,566 | $2,566 |
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The cis program at Shepherd University awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 92% of these degrees went to men with the other 8% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Shepherd University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shepherd University with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Shepherd University 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 Shepherd University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at Shepherd University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Software & Applications | 3 |
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