Career Options
Careers for Computer Information Systems Majors
- Computer Systems Analyst
- FBI Agent/Forensics Specialist
- Computer Programmer
- Software Engineer
- Technical Writer/Editor
- Web Developer
- Database Manager
- Information Security Specialist
- Network Administrator
- Game Designer
- Chief Technology Officer
- Freelance Technology Consultant
- Teacher/Professor
Starting Salary*
A computer information systems major’s typical starting salary is $35,697. The typical salary after 10-19 years is $77,950.
*Note: Salary information is provided for general reference only. APU does not guarantee the accuracy of the figures listed, and cannot predict or promise a specific salary for any graduate. For the most current salary estimates, please visit www.payscale.com.
Job Titles Held by Former Computer Information Systems Majors
- Senior Research Scientist, Google
- Procurve Networker, Hewlett-Packard
- Network Engineer, Cisco Systems
- Vice President, Professional Services, Fuss & O’Neil Technologies
- Computer Consultant, Web-Based Development, Aware Systems
- Business Reporter, Seattle-Post Register
- Computer Forensics Specialist, Litigation and Fraud Investigation, BDO Seidman
Famous People with Computer Information Systems Degrees
- Max Levchin, Co-Founder, Paypal
- Ken Thompson, Co-Creator of the UNIX operating system
Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
