Information Systems Degree

The information systems degree program at University of Baltimore prepares students instruction on providing and managing data systems and other facilities to process and retrieve internal business information, as well as to respond to external data requests. Students who graduate from the information systems degree program may go on to pursue careers in IT as consultants, cloud computing architects, computer forensic investigators, and more. Courses include cost and accounting information systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, and more. Get more details below including other Maryland colleges that offer information systems degrees.

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University of Baltimore (UB)

2901 Liberty Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD

UB is a public university that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Baltimore, MD, in a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at University of Baltimore is nearly six thousand per year.

Areas of study offered at University of Baltimore include:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Security And Protective Services

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to this school are between 16 to 20 for the ACT exam, or 1260 to 1570 on the SAT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of about 32% of which only 79% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $8,300 and nonresidents pay $19,000 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students can visit the University of Baltimore website to get a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.

Career Options for Graduates

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, computer and information systems managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $68.19
  • Average Annual Salary: $141840

Computer Programmers

Description

Create, modify, and test the code, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software developers or other individuals. May assist software developers by analyzing user needs and designing software solutions. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).