# East Carolina University: Management Information Systems (bachelor's)

Greenville, NC. IPEDS 198464, CIP 52.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/east-carolina-university/majors/management-information-systems

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $61,914
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $79,238 (U.S. median for this major: $83,086 across 162 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,783 (U.S. median $23,835)
- Rank in NC: 3 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (5 colleges, $79,238): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,848

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $79,238 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,046 | $43,700 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $11,699 | $50,891 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $14,904 | $64,832 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $20,417 | $88,814 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $23,028 | $100,172 | 2.2 years |

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

## Management Information Systems at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $95,640 | not reported | $15,435 | 69% |
| Appalachian State University | $87,041 | $23,551 | $16,836 | 75% |
| East Carolina University | $79,238 | $25,783 | $15,739 | 63% |
| University of Mount Olive | $72,370 | not reported | $18,853 | 52% |
| Western Carolina University | $62,128 | $23,000 | $13,315 | 60% |

## Careers
- Computer systems analyst (SOC 15-1211): median wage $102,050 Greenville, NC, $106,850 NC, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $158,250 Greenville, NC, $172,860 NC, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Programmers (SOC 15-1251): median wage $106,770 Greenville, NC, $81,070 NC, $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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