Doctor’s Degrees in Management Information Systems
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Education Levels of MIS Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 students earned their doctor's degree in MIS. This earns it the #8 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in MIS is $114,130. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $112,861 to a high of $115,400.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in MIS. About 70.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 39 |
| Women | 16 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of MIS doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 13 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular MIS Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in MIS. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
University of Phoenix - Arizona tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for MIS majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,153 per year. The MIS program at University of Phoenix - Arizona awarded 31 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 26% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Capella University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in MIS. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at Capella University. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
Universidad del Turabo comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in MIS. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in MIS from Universidad del Turabo.
The 4th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in MIS from UNC Greensboro.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in MIS. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,056 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at UTSA.
California Intercontinental University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in MIS. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,880 per year. The MIS program at California Intercontinental University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
MIS Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | 39 |
| Information Resources Management | 16 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to MIS that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 2,764 |
| Human Resource Management | 278 |
| Business & Commerce | 247 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 127 |
| Other Business & Marketing | 59 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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