Master’s Degrees in Management Information Systems
Education Levels of MIS Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,063 people earned their master's degree in mis. This makes it the 63rd most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in mis is $77,162. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $77,162 and the high is $89,682.
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 66.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,377 |
| Women | 686 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mis master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 202 |
| Black or African American | 289 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 201 |
| White | 853 |
| International Students | 98 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 420 |
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:
The most popular school in the United States for mis students seekinga master'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, 677 people received their master's degree in mis from WGU. About 27% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Western Governors University mis graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,162.
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mis. 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 $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 279 people received their master's degree in mis from UOPX - Arizona. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in mis at University of Phoenix - Arizona make a median salary of 77,162.
DeVry University - Illinois is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master's degree in mis from DeVry University - Illinois. About 47% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that DeVry University - Illinois graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,162.
The University of Arizona Global Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 91 people received their master's degree in mis from UAGC. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women. The University of Arizona Global Campus mis graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,162.
The 6th most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado State University - Global Campus. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their master's degree in mis from Colorado State University - Global Campus. Of these students, 38% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Colorado State University - Global Campus mis graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,162.
Florida Institute of Technology - Online is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mis. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in mis from Florida Institute of Technology - Online. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women. Data shows that Florida Institute of Technology - Online graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,162.
Grantham University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mis. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in mis from Grantham University. Of these students, 27% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in mis at Grantham University make a median salary of 77,162.
The 9th most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their master's degree is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,672 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in mis from Embry-Riddle Worldwide. About 14% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in mis at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide make a median salary of 77,162.
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 $13,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in mis from Goldey - Beacom College. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Goldey - Beacom College mis graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,162.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mis. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in mis from UAB. About 34% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Alabama at Birmingham mis graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,162.
The 12th most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their master's degree is Benedictine University. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,028 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,188 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in mis from Benedictine U. Those who complete their master's degree in mis at Benedictine University make a median salary of 77,162.
The 14th most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of La Verne. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,610 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in mis from ULV. About 51% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in mis at University of La Verne make a median salary of 77,162.
The 15th most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of the Potomac - VA Campus. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in mis from University of the Potomac - VA Campus. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women. Data shows that University of the Potomac - VA Campus graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $77,162.
Full Sail University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mis. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in mis from Full Sail University. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in mis at Full Sail University make a median salary of 77,162.
The 17th most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their master's degree is DeVry College of New York. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in mis from DeVry College of New York-Midtown Manhattan. Of these students, 47% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. DeVry College of New York mis graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,162.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in mis from FAU. About 41% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in mis at Florida Atlantic University make a median salary of 77,162.
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 $6,372 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in mis from West Texas A&M University. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in mis at West Texas A&M University make a median salary of 77,162.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to mis that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 120,872 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 41,157 |
| Accounting | 15,888 |
| Business & Commerce | 9,096 |
| Human Resource Management | 8,301 |
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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