Associate’s Degrees in Management Information Systems
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Education Levels of MIS Majors
In 2018-2019, 950 associate's degrees were awarded to MIS majors. This earns it the #12 spot on the list of the most popular associate's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in MIS at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,797 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,777 |
| Associate’s Degree | 950 |
| Basic Certificate | 788 |
| Graduate Certificate | 338 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 54 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 43 |
Earnings of MIS Majors With Associate’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate's degree in MIS is $39,100. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $34,750 to a high of $39,100.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate's degree in MIS is $22,223. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $22,223 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,223.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $231.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate's degrees in MIS. About 67.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 645 |
| Women | 305 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of MIS associate’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 69 |
| Black or African American | 163 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97 |
| White | 495 |
| International Students | 37 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 89 |
Most Popular MIS Programs for Associate’s Degrees
There are 119 colleges that offer an associate’s degree in MIS. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for MIS students seekingan associate's degree is Northern Oklahoma College. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The MIS program at Northern Oklahoma College awarded 150 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
Howard Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in MIS. Each year, around 9,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The MIS program at Howard Community College awarded 76 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Prince George's Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in MIS. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 58 people received their associate's degree in MIS from PGCC. About 26% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Harford Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in MIS. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 32 people received their associate's degree in MIS from Harford Community College. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Community College of Baltimore County is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in MIS. Each year, around 17,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 32 people received their associate's degree in MIS from CCBC. Of these students, 34% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia Military College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in MIS. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 31 associate's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at Georgia Military College. About 52% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Rasmussen University - Minnesota. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 28 people received their associate's degree in MIS from Rasmussen University - Minnesota. About 14% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Del Mar College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in MIS. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The MIS program at Del Mar College awarded 26 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 19% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Community College of Denver is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in MIS. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 25 associate's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at CCD. Of these students, 20% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Housatonic Community College. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 25 people received their associate's degree in MIS from Housatonic Community College. About 24% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 85,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,980 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 22 people received their associate's degree in MIS from Liberty University. About 27% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rowan College at Burlington County is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in MIS. Roughly 8,400 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 22 people received their associate's degree in MIS from RCBC. Of these students, 18% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Allegany College of Maryland. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The MIS program at Allegany College of Maryland awarded 21 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 38% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rasmussen University - Florida comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in MIS. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year.
The MIS program at Rasmussen University - Florida awarded 21 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 43% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Tunxis Community College. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 20 people received their associate's degree in MIS from Tunxis Community College. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
Atlantic Cape Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in MIS. Each year, around 5,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 19 associate's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at Atlantic Cape Community College. Of these students, 16% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Anne Arundel Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in MIS. Each year, around 12,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The MIS program at Anne Arundel Community College awarded 18 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 22% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their associate's degree is North Hennepin Community College. Each year, around 6,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The MIS program at North Hennepin Community College awarded 14 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Raritan Valley Community College. Each year, around 7,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 13 associate's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at RVCC. Of these students, 15% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their associate's degree is County College of Morris. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 people received their associate's degree in MIS from County College of Morris. About 8% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
MIS Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | 907 |
| Knowledge Management | 18 |
| Other Information Systems & Services | 16 |
| Information Resources Management | 9 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to MIS that offer associate’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 60,528 |
| Business & Commerce | 17,723 |
| Accounting | 12,300 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 4,111 |
| Hospitality Management | 2,905 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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