Master’s Degrees in Management Information Systems
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Education Levels of MIS Majors
In 2020-2021, 2,381 earned their master's degree in MIS. This earns it the #10 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in MIS is $65,781. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $65,756 and the high is $76,700.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for MIS students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in MIS. About 66.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,577 |
| Women | 804 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of MIS master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 177 |
| Black or African American | 397 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 253 |
| White | 994 |
| International Students | 211 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 349 |
Most Popular MIS Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 136 colleges that offer a master’s degree in MIS. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for MIS majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 677 people received their master's degree in MIS from WGU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 279 people received their master's degree in MIS from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 36% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
DeVry University - Illinois comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in MIS. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 99 people received their master's degree in MIS from DeVry University - Illinois. About 45% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their master's degree is Webster University. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 98 master's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at Webster. About 24% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Arizona Global Campus. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 91 people received their master's degree in MIS from UAGC. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
Colorado State University - Global Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in MIS. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 people received their master's degree in MIS from Colorado State University - Global Campus. Of these students, 41% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida Institute of Technology - Online. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 master's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at Florida Institute of Technology - Online. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their master's degree is Grantham University. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,200 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 master's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at Grantham University. Of these students, 41% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in MIS. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,916 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 people received their master's degree in MIS from Embry-Riddle Worldwide. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in MIS. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. The MIS program at University of Alabama at Birmingham awarded 42 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 45% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Goldey - Beacom College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in MIS. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,632 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their master's degree in MIS from Goldey - Beacom College. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Benedictine University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in MIS. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,530 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their master's degree in MIS from Benedictine U. Of these students, 40% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Universidad del Este comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in MIS. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. 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, 39 people received their master's degree in MIS from UNE. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
University of La Verne is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in MIS. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,340 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their master's degree in MIS from ULV. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
University of the Potomac - VA Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in MIS. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,400 per year. The MIS program at University of the Potomac - VA Campus awarded 34 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their master's degree is Full Sail University. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,687 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,472 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their master's degree in MIS from Full Sail University. Of these students, 33% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida Atlantic University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in MIS. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 master's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at FAU. Of these students, 29% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
DeVry College of New York is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in MIS. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year. The MIS program at DeVry College of New York awarded 28 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 36% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
West Texas A&M University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in MIS. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,211 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,086 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their master's degree in MIS from West Texas A&M University. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia College & State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in MIS. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,292 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at Georgia College. Of these students, 40% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
MIS Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | 1,507 |
| Information Resources Management | 791 |
| Knowledge Management | 66 |
| Other Information Systems & Services | 17 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to MIS that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Business Administration & Management | 122,843 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 29,299 |
| Accounting | 18,187 |
| Human Resource Management | 9,750 |
| Business & Commerce | 8,488 |
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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