B.S. in Computer Science and Information Systems: Launch a Six-Figure Tech Career
Launch a tech career in a field with a six-figure median salary, with six concentration options, Google certification credit transfers, an industry advisory board, and the flexibility to study on campus or fully online for under $12,200 a year.
- On Campus or Online
- Six Concentration Options
- Industry Advisory Board
- About $12,195 a Year
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Program at a Glance
What You'll Learn
- Apply core computing, networking, and security concepts
- Build applications, websites, and databases
- Analyze data and strengthen information security
- Earn embedded Python, Linux, and Cisco certifications
- Specialize through one of six concentrations
- Complete a professional internship
Full Course List
Next start: September 21, 2026 — seats filling fast.
Admissions Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED
- Online application at nl.edu with no application fee
- Official transcripts (all prior institutions for transfers)
- Google certifications may transfer in for college credit
- A grade of C or better in all major and concentration courses
Now I want to see how I can integrate technology in our daily lives to help us solve bigger problems.
AI, analytics, software, cybersecurity, networks, and web, pick the path that matches the job you want.
Google IT Support, UX Design, and Project Management certificates can transfer in toward your degree.
An advisory board from Oracle, Motorola, and the Chicago tech community shapes the curriculum and opens doors.
Where Will Your Degree Take You?
CSIS graduates enter one of the highest-paying and fastest-growing occupational groups in the U.S. With a group median salary of $105,990 and about 317,700 projected annual openings (BLS, May 2024), demand for computer and IT professionals outpaces nearly every other field.
The six concentration tracks mean you graduate with a specialized credential, not just a general degree, and roles like software developer ($131,450 median) and information security analyst ($124,910 median) are among the best paid. Entry-level roles start lower and grow with experience. At about $12,195 a year, the ROI is among the clearest in higher education.
How to Apply in 3 Simple Steps
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Request Information
Submit the form above. An NLU advisor will reach out within one business day to answer your questions.
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Connect With an Advisor
Your advisor helps you choose a concentration and evaluates any Google certifications or transfer credits you may have.
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Apply and Start Classes
Submit your application at nl.edu with no application fee and your transcripts. Next start: September 21, 2026.
Take the First Step
No commitment required. An NLU advisor will reach out within one business day to map your path into a tech career.
Take the First Step- On Campus or Online
- Six Concentration Options
- Industry Advisory Board
- About $12,195 a Year
*Salary and openings: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Computer and Information Technology Occupations (group), Software Developers and Information Security Analysts, May 2024.
**Cost, concentrations, and curriculum: National Louis University B.S. in Computer Science and Information Systems program page and SmartCatalog (nl.edu and nl.smartcatalogiq.com). Tuition is the 2025-2026 first-time freshman rate.