Master’s Degrees in Management Information Systems
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Education Levels of MIS Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,381 students 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 | 2,381 |
| Graduate Certificate | 330 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 55 |
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. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $65,756 to a high of $76,700.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for MIS majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in MIS. About 66.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,577 |
| Women | 804 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of MIS master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 177 |
| Black or African American | 397 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 253 |
| White | 994 |
| International Students | 211 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 349 |
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. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 677 master's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at WGU. Of these students, 27% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $16,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 279 master's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at UOPX - Arizona. About 36% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their master's degree is DeVry University - Illinois. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 99 master's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at DeVry University - Illinois. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Webster University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in MIS. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. The MIS program at Webster University awarded 98 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
The University of Arizona Global Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in MIS. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 91 master's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at UAGC. Of these students, 31% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Colorado State University - Global Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in MIS. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 master's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at Colorado State University - Global Campus. About 41% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The MIS program at Florida Institute of Technology - Online awarded 73 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 34% were women and 52% 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. The MIS program at Grantham University awarded 54 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 41% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in MIS. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,916 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 master's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at Embry-Riddle Worldwide. Of these students, 30% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their master's degree is Goldey - Beacom College. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,632 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 master's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at Goldey - Beacom College. Of these students, 45% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their master's degree in MIS from UAB. About 45% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $30,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,530 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 master's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at Benedictine U. About 40% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their master's degree is Universidad del Este. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 master's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at UNE. Of these students, 62% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of La Verne comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in MIS. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,340 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 master's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at ULV. Of these students, 39% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of the Potomac - VA Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in MIS. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their master's degree in MIS from University of the Potomac - VA Campus. Of these students, 3% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $25,687 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,472 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 master's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at Full Sail University. About 33% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
DeVry College of New York comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in MIS. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their master's degree in MIS from DeVry College of New York-Midtown Manhattan. About 36% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The MIS program at Florida Atlantic University awarded 28 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 29% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their master's degree is West Texas A&M University. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,211 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,086 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 master's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at West Texas A&M University. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for MIS majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Toledo. Roughly 18,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,028 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,758 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to MIS majors at University of Toledo. About 32% of this group were women, and 4% 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 master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 122,843 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 29,299 |
| Accounting | 18,187 |
| Human Resource Management | 9,750 |
| Business & Commerce | 8,488 |
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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