What is the difference between a Computer science (A.S.) and Computer Information Systems (A.S?

Whats the difference of the major computer information systems and Computer science?

• I wanted to know what's the difference in what they study and what different jobs would they go for with their degree.

• Answer:

  Usually CS is a bachelor of SCIENCE. CIS is usually a bachelor of ART. Look at the degree requirements - CS will require more math and science. CIS will require more business. I think of CIS as being a 'softer' science. It's slightly less respected, less challenging (for most people anyway), and you will make a little less money with it. If you want to be a programmer that designs operating systems, you need a CS degree. If you want to be a programmer that writes software for business needs, CIS or CS either one will most likely work. I am not trying to say CS is better than CIS, but you will learn more about programming with CS. But if you are like 80% of developers that end up writing business applications, CIS may make you better at your job. Ultimately what kind of job you take and how good you are at it will be more important than what you degree is in. You will probably end up at the same place with either degree.