Graduate Certificates in Management Information Systems
Education Levels of MIS Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 281 people earned their graduate certificate in mis. This earns it the #57 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 | 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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for mis majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for mis majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in mis. About 63.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 178 |
| Women | 103 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mis graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 133 |
| International Students | 30 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 29 |
Most Popular MIS Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 89 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in mis. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for mis students seekinga graduate certificate is University of South Carolina - Columbia. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in mis from UofSC.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Utah. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in mis from U of U. About 16% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in mis from Virginia Tech. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
University of Massachusetts - Boston comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in mis. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,905 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their graduate certificate in mis from UMass Boston. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
Auburn University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in mis. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their graduate certificate in mis from Auburn. About 41% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Washington University. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in mis from GWU. About 46% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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, 14 people received their graduate certificate in mis from University of Arizona. About 33% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland Global Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in mis. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in mis from UMGC. About 43% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Naval Postgraduate School is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in mis. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in mis from Naval Postgraduate School. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Missouri State University - Springfield. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in mis from Missouri State.
East Carolina University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in mis. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in mis from ECU. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in mis from Colorado State. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Connecticut is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in mis. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in mis from UCONN. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Metropolitan State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in mis. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,571 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,171 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in mis from Metro State.
Wichita State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in mis. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,871 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in mis from WSU.
The 18th most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Phoenix - Arizona. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in mis from UOPX - Arizona. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to mis that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 7,027 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 2,325 |
| Human Resource Management | 1,871 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 1,301 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 815 |
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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