# Ball State University: Management Information Systems (bachelor's)

Muncie, IN. IPEDS 150136, CIP 52.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ball-state-university/majors/management-information-systems

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $53,597
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $78,566 (U.S. median for this major: $83,086 across 162 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $23,835)
- Rank in IN: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (4 colleges, $76,154): +$2,412
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,520

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $78,566 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,834 | $32,981 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $9,848 | $41,460 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $14,333 | $60,342 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $19,567 | $82,377 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $23,479 | $98,847 | 2.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Management Information Systems at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | $122,821 | not reported | $26,780 | 95% |
| Ball State University | $78,566 | $25,000 | $14,940 | 62% |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | $73,742 | $42,000 | $22,866 | 67% |

## Careers
- Computer systems analyst (SOC 15-1211): median wage $79,390 Muncie, IN, $98,810 IN, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $127,880 Muncie, IN, $142,040 IN, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Programmers (SOC 15-1251): median wage not reported Muncie, IN, $97,000 IN, $100,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs -7.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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