# Nicholls State University: Management Information Systems (bachelor's)

Thibodaux, LA. IPEDS 159966, CIP 52.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/nicholls-state-university/majors/management-information-systems

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,153
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $65,635 (U.S. median for this major: $83,086 across 162 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,875 (U.S. median $23,835)
- Rank in LA: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$17,451

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $65,635 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,714 | $48,427 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $10,527 | $47,582 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $12,139 | $54,868 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $16,784 | $75,864 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $17,954 | $81,152 | 2.4 years |

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

## Management Information Systems at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls State University | $65,635 | $26,875 | $12,947 | 54% |
| Louisiana Tech University | $63,474 | $25,000 | $11,864 | 64% |

## Careers
- Computer systems analyst (SOC 15-1211): median wage $78,630 Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, $95,660 LA, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $121,970 Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, $127,500 LA, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Programmers (SOC 15-1251): median wage $71,590 Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, not reported LA, $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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