# Howard University: Management Information Systems (bachelor's)

Washington, DC. IPEDS 131520, CIP 52.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/howard-university/majors/management-information-systems

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $78,544
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $103,478 (U.S. median for this major: $83,086 across 162 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,000 (U.S. median $23,835)
- Rank in DC: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$20,392

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.16 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $103,478 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $46,051 | $191,572 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $47,477 | $197,504 | 3.0 years |
| 48-75k | $50,245 | $209,019 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $52,981 | $220,401 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $54,270 | $225,763 | 3.5 years |

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

## Management Information Systems at DC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | $138,263 | not reported | $40,815 | 95% |
| Howard University | $103,478 | $20,000 | $50,539 | 70% |

## Careers
- Computer systems analyst (SOC 15-1211): median wage $127,040 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $116,820 DC, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $195,190 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $195,190 DC, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Programmers (SOC 15-1251): median wage $130,390 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, not reported DC, $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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