# Park University: Management Information Systems (bachelor's)

Parkville, MO. IPEDS 178721, CIP 52.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/park-university/majors/management-information-systems

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $71,845
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $85,162 (U.S. median for this major: $83,086 across 162 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $11,453 (U.S. median $23,835)
- Rank in MO: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (4 colleges, $82,958): +$2,204
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,076

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.66 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $85,162 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 | $18,687 | $87,081 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $20,412 | $95,120 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $22,620 | $105,409 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $23,208 | $108,149 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $24,064 | $112,138 | 2.3 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 $101,340 Kansas City, MO-KS, $92,060 MO, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $168,050 Kansas City, MO-KS, $159,460 MO, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Programmers (SOC 15-1251): median wage $101,830 Kansas City, MO-KS, $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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