Computer Information Systems

About Columbia CollegeColumbia College was founded in Columbia, Missouri, in 1851 and provides associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs to more than 25,000 students each year at 35+ locations and online.

Columbia College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Why Columbia College?It’s simple. Our goal is to make a great education available to you at a great price.

• Six class sessions each year mean that you can complete your degree quickly.

• In-class and online course options (where available) give you the fl exibility to fi t your degree around your other commitments.

• Our tuition is less than the national average for private and public schools, so you could save thousands on your accredited degree.

• Small class sizes mean more personal attention and help from your expert instructors, all of whom hold a master’s or doctoral degree.

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Why study computer information systems? Employment of computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 12 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations.

In addition, the average salary for these occupations is more than double the national average for every occupation.

This could position you well for career and income opportunities after graduation.

What does Columbia College offer?Columbia College offers a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems degree.

What will I learn?In the program you’ll take courses on systems design and analysis, increasingly complex programming, accounting, operating systems, software engineering and many more. You’ll have the opportunity to explore graphic design, Python, Java and COBOL programming and classes such as business finance and management.

The skills and knowledge you develop in the Computer Information Systems program will help you excel in the workplace from day one.

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS

Computer programmers

Systems analysts

Computer consultants

Database management

Software support technicians

Sales and marketing

Education data communications

Computer security consulting

Electronic data processing (EDP auditing)

Research analysts

Source:Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition, Computer and Information Technology, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm (visited August 12, 2016).

What could I earn? Median annual wages, 2015

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$40,000

$60,000

$80,000

$100,000

$100,240

$79,530

$85,800

$81,710

$90,120

$77,810

$100,690

$64,970

Computer Network Architects

Computer Programmers

Computer Systems Analyst

Database Administrator

Information Security Analysts

Network & Computer Systems Administrators

Software Developers

Web Developers