Management Information Systems Basic Certificates
There are 392 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Management Information Systems. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.5% of Management Information Systems graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Management Information Systems Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 12,092 people earned theirManagement Information Systems majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Management Information Systems at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 56 |
| Associate’s Degree | 747 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,924 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,305 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 28 |
Earnings of Management Information Systems Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Management Information Systems of $76,884 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,818 |
| 4 years | $76,884 |
| 5 years | $85,819 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in Management Information Systems. About 60.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 467 |
| Women | 304 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Management Information Systems graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 446 | 57.8% |
| Asian | 41 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 138 | 17.9% |
| Black or African American | 74 | 9.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 27 | 3.5% |
| Race Unknown | 18 | 2.3% |
| International Students | 19 | 2.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Management Information Systems Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 548 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Management Information Systems. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Management Information Systems students seeking a basic certificate is Western Governors University. This school awarded 1,585 basic certificates in Management Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Management Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Management Information Systems. This school awarded 389 basic certificates in Management Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Management Information Systems majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 383 people received their basic certificate in Management Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Management Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Management Information Systems. This school awarded 277 basic certificates in Management Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Management Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their basic certificate in Management Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Management Information Systems majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 225 people received their basic certificate in Management Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Management Information Systems majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 184 people received their basic certificate in Management Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Management Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Management Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their basic certificate in Management Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Management Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Management Information Systems majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 177 basic certificates in Management Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Management Information Systems. This school awarded 171 basic certificates in Management Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Management Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Management Information Systems. This school awarded 162 basic certificates in Management Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for Management Information Systems majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 161 basic certificates in Management Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Management Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Management Information Systems. This school awarded 151 basic certificates in Management Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Management Information Systems. This school awarded 150 basic certificates in Management Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State University is a popular choice for Management Information Systems majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 141 basic certificates in Management Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Management Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western New England University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Management Information Systems. This school awarded 140 basic certificates in Management Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Management Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University is a popular choice for Management Information Systems majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their basic certificate in Management Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Management Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Management Information Systems majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their basic certificate in Management Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Benedictine University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Management Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their basic certificate in Management Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Management Information Systems majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their basic certificate in Management Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Management Information Systems Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Management Information Systems, General | 10,310 |
| Information Resources Management | 1,218 |
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | 338 |
| Knowledge Management | 226 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Management Information Systems that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 402,942 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 81,835 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 62,236 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 57,976 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 57,564 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.