# Missouri State University-Springfield: Management Information Systems (bachelor's)

Springfield, MO. IPEDS 179566, CIP 52.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/missouri-state-university-springfield/majors/management-information-systems

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $57,284
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $80,753 (U.S. median for this major: $83,086 across 162 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,930 (U.S. median $23,835)
- Rank in MO: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (4 colleges, $82,958): -$2,205
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,333

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $80,753 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,718 | $59,262 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $13,529 | $58,445 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $14,905 | $64,390 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $18,770 | $81,086 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $20,576 | $88,888 | 2.0 years |

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

## Management Information Systems at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis University | $86,238 | $21,920 | $24,398 | 80% |
| Park University | $85,162 | $11,453 | $21,032 | 38% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $80,753 | $25,930 | $17,613 | 58% |
| Columbia College | $74,816 | $29,500 | $22,715 | 42% |

## Careers
- Computer systems analyst (SOC 15-1211): median wage $78,200 Springfield, MO, $92,060 MO, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $135,140 Springfield, MO, $159,460 MO, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Programmers (SOC 15-1251): median wage $80,640 Springfield, MO, $90,420 MO, $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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