# Central Michigan University: Management Information Systems (bachelor's)

Mount Pleasant, MI. IPEDS 169248, CIP 52.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/central-michigan-university/majors/management-information-systems

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $68,088
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $95,721 (U.S. median for this major: $83,086 across 162 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,835)
- Rank in MI: 2 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (6 colleges, $87,548): +$8,173
- Versus the U.S. median: +$12,635

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.43 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $95,721 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,185 | $53,980 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $12,139 | $53,776 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $13,601 | $60,252 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | $16,269 | $72,072 | 1.2 years |
| 110k+ | $21,403 | $94,815 | 1.5 years |

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

## Management Information Systems at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $95,864 | $25,610 | $9,492 | 58% |
| Central Michigan University | $95,721 | $27,000 | $17,597 | 59% |
| Oakland University | $88,497 | $26,000 | $9,120 | 58% |
| University of Detroit Mercy | $86,600 | not reported | $15,232 | 67% |
| Wayne State University | $80,630 | $23,250 | $12,766 | 58% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $69,974 | $27,500 | $15,407 | 46% |

## Careers
- Computer systems analyst (SOC 15-1211): median wage not reported metro, $103,410 MI, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage not reported metro, $163,760 MI, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Programmers (SOC 15-1251): median wage not reported metro, $65,860 MI, $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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