Master’s Degrees in Management Information Systems
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Education Levels of MIS Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,960 people earned their master's degree in mis. This earns it the #63 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in mis at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,960 |
| Graduate Certificate | 293 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 36 |
Earnings of MIS Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in mis is $65,781. 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 $65,756 and the high is $76,992.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in mis is $39,173. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $46,275 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $33,312.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in mis. About 66.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,299 |
| Women | 661 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mis master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 157 |
| Black or African American | 320 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 209 |
| White | 808 |
| International Students | 107 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 359 |
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:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for mis majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,404 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 677 people received their master's degree in mis from WGU. About 26% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mis. 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 $16,239 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 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
DeVry University - Illinois is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mis. Each year, around 20,800 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, 99 people received their master's degree in mis from DeVry University - Illinois. About 41% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their master's degree is Webster University. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's degree in mis from Webster. About 22% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Arizona Global Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mis. Roughly 31,100 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 $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. Of these students, 49% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida Institute of Technology - Online is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mis. Each year, around 1,700 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 $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. Of these students, 41% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Grantham University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mis. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. 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. About 25% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their master's degree is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,276 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 24% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mis. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. 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. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
Goldey - Beacom College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mis. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,672 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. Of these students, 31% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their master's degree is Benedictine University. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in mis from Benedictine U.
Universidad del Este is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mis. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in mis from UNE.
The 14th most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of La Verne. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,796 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in mis from ULV. Of these students, 48% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,640 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 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
Full Sail University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in mis. Roughly 24,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,307 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,912 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. Of these students, 27% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mis. Each year, around 30,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 36% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for mis majors who are seeking their master's degree is DeVry College of New York. Roughly 1,200 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, 28 people received their master's degree in mis from DeVry College of New York-Midtown Manhattan. Of these students, 29% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
West Texas A&M University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mis. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. 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 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
Georgia College & State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in mis. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,292 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in mis from Georgia College. About 19% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
MIS Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1,205 | |
| 688 | |
| 53 | |
| 14 |
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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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