# Metropolitan State University of Denver: Management Information Systems (bachelor's)

Denver, CO. IPEDS 127565, CIP 52.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/metropolitan-state-university-of-denver/majors/management-information-systems

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $59,451
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $91,399 (U.S. median for this major: $83,086 across 162 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,482 (U.S. median $23,835)
- Rank in CO: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,313

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.76 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $91,399 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,481 | $59,410 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $12,436 | $59,195 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $14,927 | $71,053 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $19,539 | $93,006 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $23,822 | $113,393 | 2.2 years |

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

## Management Information Systems at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $91,399 | $26,482 | $15,327 | 32% |

## Careers
- Computer systems analyst (SOC 15-1211): median wage $127,880 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $127,750 CO, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $203,340 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $199,420 CO, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Programmers (SOC 15-1251): median wage $104,610 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $104,610 CO, $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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