# Northern Kentucky University: Management Information Systems (bachelor's)

Highland Heights, KY. IPEDS 157447, CIP 52.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northern-kentucky-university/majors/management-information-systems

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $68,628
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $85,697 (U.S. median for this major: $83,086 across 162 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,000 (U.S. median $23,835)
- Rank in KY: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KY median for this major (4 colleges, $77,015): +$8,682
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,611

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $85,697 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $2,603 | $11,375 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $3,630 | $15,863 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $6,761 | $29,546 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $12,679 | $55,407 | 1.1 years |
| 110k+ | $14,522 | $63,461 | 1.2 years |

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

## Management Information Systems at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville | $90,799 | $24,957 | $17,988 | 61% |
| Northern Kentucky University | $85,697 | $21,000 | $8,191 | 52% |
| Western Kentucky University | $68,333 | not reported | $10,990 | 56% |
| Morehead State University | $59,145 | not reported | $9,793 | 52% |

## Careers
- Computer systems analyst (SOC 15-1211): median wage $103,450 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, $95,090 KY, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $169,530 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, $140,360 KY, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Programmers (SOC 15-1251): median wage $101,640 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, $94,850 KY, $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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