Bachelor’s Degrees in Management Information Systems
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Education Levels of MIS Majors
In 2020-2021, 9,324 earned their bachelor's degree in MIS. This earns it the #11 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor'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 | 9,324 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,381 |
| Associate Degree | 771 |
| Basic Certificate | 751 |
| Graduate Certificate | 330 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 68 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 55 |
Earnings of MIS Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in MIS is $53,048. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $46,148 and the high is $59,306.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in MIS is $24,975. 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, $27,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $21,029.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $343.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in MIS. About 68.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,389 |
| Women | 2,935 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of MIS bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,117 |
| Black or African American | 885 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,261 |
| White | 4,852 |
| International Students | 518 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 691 |
Most Popular MIS Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 374 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in MIS. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for MIS students seekinga bachelor's degree is Western Governors University. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. The MIS program at Western Governors University awarded 776 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
University of Georgia comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in MIS. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 342 people received their bachelor's degree in MIS from UGA. Of these students, 30% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Houston is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in MIS. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. The MIS program at University of Houston awarded 282 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 38% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in MIS. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. The MIS program at University of Arizona awarded 219 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 34% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 197 bachelor's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at USF Tampa. Of these students, 34% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in MIS. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 181 bachelor's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at UT Austin. Of these students, 49% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in MIS. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. The MIS program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign awarded 163 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 53% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in MIS. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 151 bachelor's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 32% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Old Dominion University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in MIS. Roughly 24,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,029 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,207 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 142 bachelor's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at Old Dominion. Of these students, 30% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Seminole State College of Florida comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in MIS. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The MIS program at Seminole State College of Florida awarded 139 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 59% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 135 people received their bachelor's degree in MIS from Florida State. About 36% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Baylor University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in MIS. Each year, around 19,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,674 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 124 people received their bachelor's degree in MIS from Baylor. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
The University of Arizona Global Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in MIS. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 119 bachelor's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at UAGC. About 36% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in MIS. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. The MIS program at Ohio University - Athens Campus awarded 118 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 30% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida Atlantic University. Roughly 30,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. The MIS program at Florida Atlantic University awarded 116 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 115 bachelor's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at Penn State University Park. About 22% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Alabama comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in MIS. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,780 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 112 people received their bachelor's degree in MIS from UA. About 29% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Washington State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in MIS. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. The MIS program at Washington State University awarded 110 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 34% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wayne State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in MIS. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 109 bachelor's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at Wayne State. About 39% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Houston - Downtown. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,882 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,073 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 106 people received their bachelor's degree in MIS from UH Downtown. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
MIS Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | 8,830 |
| Information Resources Management | 295 |
| Other Information Systems & Services | 124 |
| Knowledge Management | 75 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to MIS that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 174,534 |
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| Finance & Financial Management | 48,215 |
| Marketing | 45,122 |
| Business & Commerce | 24,850 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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