# Montana Technological University: Management Information Systems (bachelor's)

Butte, MT. IPEDS 180416, CIP 52.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/montana-technological-university/majors/management-information-systems

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,543
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,332 (U.S. median for this major: $83,086 across 162 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,125 (U.S. median $23,835)
- Rank in MT: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$24,754

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.47 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,332 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,914 | $53,256 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $13,733 | $61,387 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $15,187 | $67,886 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $18,843 | $84,228 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $19,595 | $87,590 | 3.5 years |

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

## Management Information Systems at MT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Montana | $73,149 | $23,250 | $16,784 | 48% |
| Montana Technological University | $58,332 | $28,125 | $16,481 | 58% |

## Careers
- Computer systems analyst (SOC 15-1211): median wage not reported metro, $91,310 MT, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage not reported metro, $132,860 MT, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Programmers (SOC 15-1251): median wage not reported metro, $89,920 MT, $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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