Bachelor’s Degrees in Management Information Systems
Education Levels of MIS Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,899 people earned their bachelor's degree in mis. This makes it the 56th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in mis at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,899 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,063 |
| Associate Degree | 750 |
| Basic Certificate | 604 |
| Graduate Certificate | 281 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 61 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 37 |
Earnings of MIS Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in mis is $59,606. 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 $52,723 and the high is $67,478.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in mis is $34,724. 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, $36,260 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $24,928.
The median monthly payment of a mis graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $413.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in mis. About 68.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,405 |
| Women | 2,494 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mis bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,142 |
| Black or African American | 894 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,061 |
| White | 3,798 |
| International Students | 408 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 596 |
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 $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 776 people received their bachelor's degree in mis from WGU. About 27% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Western Governors University mis graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,606.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Georgia. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 342 people received their bachelor's degree in mis from UGA. About 32% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mis at University of Georgia make a median salary of 59,606.
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 $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 282 people received their bachelor's degree in mis from UH. About 39% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mis at University of Houston make a median salary of 59,606.
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 $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their bachelor's degree in mis from University of Arizona. Of these students, 36% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mis at University of Arizona make a median salary of 59,606.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mis. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people received their bachelor's degree in mis from USF Tampa. About 33% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USF Tampa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,606.
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 $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their bachelor's degree in mis from UT Austin. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mis at The University of Texas at Austin make a median salary of 59,606.
The 7th most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their bachelor's degree in mis from UIUC. Of these students, 55% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,606.
The 8th most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their bachelor's degree in mis from University of Oklahoma. About 30% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus mis graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,606.
Old Dominion University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mis. Roughly 24,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their bachelor's degree in mis from Old Dominion. Of these students, 28% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Old Dominion University mis graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,606.
Seminole State College of Florida is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mis. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their bachelor's degree in mis from Seminole State. About 59% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Seminole State College of Florida mis graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,606.
Florida State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mis. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their bachelor's degree in mis from Florida State. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mis at Florida State University make a median salary of 59,606.
The 12th most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Baylor University. Each year, around 19,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their bachelor's degree in mis from Baylor. About 20% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Baylor University mis graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,606.
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 $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their bachelor's degree in mis from UAGC. About 28% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UAGC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,606.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mis. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their bachelor's degree in mis from OHIO Athens. Of these students, 26% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that OHIO Athens graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,606.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their bachelor's degree in mis from FAU. Of these students, 24% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mis at Florida Atlantic University make a median salary of 59,606.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mis. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their bachelor's degree in mis from Penn State University Park. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,606.
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 $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their bachelor's degree in mis from UA. About 30% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mis at The University of Alabama make a median salary of 59,606.
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 $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their bachelor's degree in mis from Wazzu. About 27% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mis at Washington State University make a median salary of 59,606.
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 $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their bachelor's degree in mis from Wayne State. About 42% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Wayne State University mis graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,606.
University of Houston - Downtown comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mis. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,073 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their bachelor's degree in mis from UH Downtown. Of these students, 33% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mis at University of Houston - Downtown make a median salary of 59,606.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to mis that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 161,468 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 47,462 |
| Marketing | 44,531 |
| Accounting | 42,191 |
| Business & Commerce | 25,331 |
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
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