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 makes it the 57th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in mis at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 2,063 |
| Graduate Certificate | 281 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 37 |
Earnings of MIS Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for mis students who are graduate certificate holders.
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:
University of South Carolina - Columbia tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for mis majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. 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.
University of Utah comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in mis. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 16% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Tech comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in mis. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. 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. About 17% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Auburn University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in mis. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 41% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Massachusetts - Boston is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in mis. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. 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. About 48% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Washington University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in mis. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 46% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Arizona. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 33% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Maryland Global Campus. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 43% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Naval Postgraduate School. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in mis from Naval Postgraduate School. About 14% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Missouri State University - Springfield comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in mis. 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.
The 13th most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is East Carolina University. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. 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. About 71% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in mis. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Connecticut. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. 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. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Metropolitan State University. 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 is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in mis. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in mis. 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. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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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