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Get a Concurrent Degree to Boost Your Skills and Prospects

Students at RUC working around a table.As an undergraduate UM-Dearborn student, you can pursue a concurrent degree in CIS mathematics if you’re pursuing one of the following majors:

  • Computer and information science
  • Software engineering
  • Cybersecurity and information assurance

The CIS mathematics degree requires a minimum of 15 additional credits in advanced mathematics courses beyond the 15 credits required for your primary degree. Only two of the courses for the concurrent degree are required. You choose the remaining minimum of 8-9 credits from two dozen courses, giving you flexibility to choose courses that meet your personal interests and professional goals. Both degrees must be earned at the same time.

Where a CIS Mathematics Will Take You?

A concurrent degree in CIS mathematics opens up a world of opportunities. Our graduates find success in diverse roles, ranging from software developer and data analyst to IT project manager and cybersecurity analyst. Their critical problem-solving skills and comprehensive understanding of mathematical computing solutions make them highly valued employees.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is meant to be averages across the United States for 2022. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$108,020 Median Salary

Data Scientists

Employment of data scientists is projected to grow 35 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 17,700 openings for data scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$103,800 Median Salary

Computer Systems Analysts

Employment of computer systems analysts is projected to grow 10 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 37,600 openings for computer systems analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$117,450 Median Salary

Database Administrators and Architects

Employment of database administrators and architects is projected to grow 8 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 10,200 openings for database administrators and architects are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$95,360 Median Salary

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Employment of network and computer systems administrators is projected to grow 2 percent from 2022 to 2032.

About 19,800 openings for network and computer systems administrators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$130,160 Median Salary

Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers

Employment of software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers is projected to grow 25 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 153,900 openings for software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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