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 SIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with cis programs.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #409 on College Factual's Best Schools for cis list. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 280 |
| Best Computer Information Systems Schools | 409 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
CIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SIUC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,254 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $61,300 for all cis students.
Part-time undergraduates at SIUC paid an average of $321 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
Learn more about SIUC tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 cis majors earned their bachelor's degree from SIUC. Of these graduates, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SIUC 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 SIUC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.