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330 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 89 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in MIS. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 10.3% of MIS graduates were international students.

Education Levels of MIS Majors

In 2020-2021, 330 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 2,381
Graduate Certificate 330
Doctor’s Degree 55

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 59.7% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 197
Women 133
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The racial-ethnic distribution of MIS graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 24
Black or African American 40
Hispanic or Latino 21
White 179
International Students 34
Other Races/Ethnicities 32
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There are 89 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in MIS. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
32 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for MIS students seekinga graduate certificate is University of South Carolina - Columbia. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,734 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their graduate certificate in MIS from UofSC. Of these students, 41% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Southern Oregon University

Ashland, Oregon
29 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern Oregon University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in MIS. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,236 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 graduate certificates were handed out to MIS majors at Southern Oregon University. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
23 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. The MIS program at University of Utah awarded 23 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 22% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
23 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their graduate certificate in MIS from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 9% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
21 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Massachusetts - Boston comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in MIS. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,187 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,433 per year. The MIS program at University of Massachusetts - Boston awarded 21 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 52% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
21 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. The MIS program at Auburn University awarded 21 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 43% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
16 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Washington University. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 graduate certificates were handed out to MIS majors at GWU. About 31% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
16 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 graduate certificates were handed out to MIS majors at UMass Amherst. Of these students, 38% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
14 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arizona is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in MIS. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 graduate certificates were handed out to MIS majors at University of Arizona. About 36% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

12 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland Global Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in MIS. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. The MIS program at University of Maryland Global Campus awarded 12 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Naval Postgraduate School

Monterey, California
11 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Naval Postgraduate School comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in MIS. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 graduate certificates were handed out to MIS majors at Naval Postgraduate School. Of these students, 27% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Missouri State University - Springfield

Springfield, Missouri
11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Missouri State University - Springfield comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in MIS. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 graduate certificates were handed out to MIS majors at Missouri State. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

#13

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
10 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 graduate certificates were handed out to MIS majors at ECU. About 30% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Colorado State University - Fort Collins

Fort Collins, Colorado
9 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 graduate certificates were handed out to MIS majors at Colorado State.

8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wright State University - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in MIS. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,298 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to MIS majors at Wright State University - Main Campus. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
8 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Connecticut is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in MIS. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. The MIS program at University of Connecticut awarded 8 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 38% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
7 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Metropolitan State University. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,281 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,495 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 graduate certificates were handed out to MIS majors at Metro State. Of these students, 43% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women

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 $6,843 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,544 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in MIS from WSU.

#18

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Georgia comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in MIS. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to MIS majors at UNG. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their graduate certificate in MIS from UOPX - Arizona. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to MIS that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Business Administration & Management 5,948
Management Sciences & Methods 2,275
Human Resource Management 2,089
Finance & Financial Management 1,197
Accounting 1,091

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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