Continuing Education & Online
Computer Information Systems (Online Program)
Get the top-paying tech career you want, with the convenience your busy life needs.
Computer Information Systems (Online Program)
Launch your future in tech with a degree in Computer Information Systems. Whether you’re aiming for a high-paying job right after graduation or planning to level up with advanced studies, this program sets you up for success.
As a CIS major, you’ll gain the skills to become a key player in today’s digital world—designing, building, and managing information systems that power businesses of all sizes. You’ll graduate ready to hit the ground running in an entry-level IT role or continue climbing with specialized studies in the ever-evolving information systems field.
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Why Computer Information Systems?
average base salary of graduates with a degree in computer and information technology
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
projected employment growth from 2023 to 2033
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
projected annual openings each year, on average, over the decade
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Get a Solid Foundation Right From the Start
As a Computer Information Systems major, you’ll develop the skills to design, specify, and implement information systems that keep organizations—big and small—running smoothly. By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to step confidently into an entry-level IT role or continue your education with advanced studies in the field.
Meet Our Faculty

David Anderson
- Adjunct Professor of Computer Science

Carolyn Brodie
- Associate Professor of Computer Science

Mark Brodie
- Professor of Computer Science

Todd Little
- Associate Professor of Computer Science
Need assistance? Contact us!
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