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Management Information Systems Master's Degree

Management Information Systems Master’s Degrees

A master’s degree in Management Information Systems is offered at 392 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Management Information Systems. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about55% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.3% of Management Information Systems graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Management Information Systems Majors

In the most recent reporting year, 12,092 students earned theirManagement Information Systems majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Management Information Systems at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 56
Associate’s Degree 747
Bachelor’s Degree 7,924
Master’s Degree (this page) 3,305
Doctor’s Degree 28

Earnings of Management Information Systems Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Management Information Systems of $76,884 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $68,818
4 years $76,884
5 years $85,819

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Management Information Systems students with their master’s degree.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Management Information Systems. About 66.3% of graduates in this field are men.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,435
Women 729
Gender Diversity of Master's Degrees in Management Information Systems

The racial-ethnic distribution of Management Information Systems graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity Number of Grads Share
White 872 40.3%
Asian 216 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 237 11.0%
Black or African American 333 15.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 13 0.6%
Two or More Races 75 3.5%
Race Unknown 312 14.4%
International Students 92 4.3%
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Management Information Systems Master's Degree Students

This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.3% of graduates fall into this category.

See the minority definition in the References below.

There are 548 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Management Information Systems. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

The most popular school in the United States for Management Information Systems students seeking a master's degree is Western Governors University. This school awarded 1,585 master's degrees in Management Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#2

University of Houston

Houston, TX

University of Houston comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 389 people received their master's degree in Management Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#3

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 383 people received their master's degree in Management Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their master's degree in Management Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Information Systems. This school awarded 226 master's degrees in Management Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of South Florida is a popular choice for Management Information Systems majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 225 people received their master's degree in Management Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#7

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 184 people received their master's degree in Management Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#8

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Information Systems. This school awarded 181 master's degrees in Management Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#9

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Information Systems. This school awarded 177 master's degrees in Management Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Alabama at Birmingham is a popular choice for Management Information Systems majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 171 master's degrees in Management Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#11

Ashford University

San Diego, CA

Ashford University is a popular choice for Management Information Systems majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 162 master's degrees in Management Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their master's degree in Management Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#13

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University is a popular choice for Management Information Systems majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their master's degree in Management Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#14

Baylor University

Waco, TX

Baylor University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Information Systems. This school awarded 150 master's degrees in Management Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#15

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University is a popular choice for Management Information Systems majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 141 master's degrees in Management Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#16

Western New England University

Springfield, MA

Western New England University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Information Systems. This school awarded 140 master's degrees in Management Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#17

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University is a popular choice for Management Information Systems majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 131 master's degrees in Management Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#18

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Information Systems. This school awarded 131 master's degrees in Management Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Benedictine University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Management Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their master's degree in Management Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Management Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Management Information Systems majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in Management Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Management Information Systems Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Management Information Systems, General 10,310
Information Resources Management 1,218
Management Information Systems and Services, Other 338
Knowledge Management 226

Below are some popular majors similar to Management Information Systems that also offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Business Administration, Management and Operations 402,942
Accounting and Related Services 81,835
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods 62,236
Business/Commerce, General 57,976
Finance and Financial Management Services 57,564

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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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