# The University of Alabama: Management Information Systems (bachelor's)

Tuscaloosa, AL. IPEDS 100751, CIP 52.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-alabama/majors/management-information-systems

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $74,078
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $105,393 (U.S. median for this major: $83,086 across 162 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,875 (U.S. median $23,835)
- Rank in AL: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (4 colleges, $79,081): +$26,312
- Versus the U.S. median: +$22,307

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.27 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $105,393 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,169 | $81,852 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $19,884 | $84,905 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $22,258 | $95,042 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $25,658 | $109,560 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $26,729 | $114,133 | 1.5 years |

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

## Management Information Systems at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | $105,393 | $21,875 | $22,420 | 73% |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $79,843 | $27,901 | $18,749 | 64% |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $78,319 | $20,500 | $18,796 | 64% |
| University of North Alabama | $75,870 | $24,250 | $12,170 | 55% |

## Careers
- Computer systems analyst (SOC 15-1211): median wage $87,140 Tuscaloosa, AL, $101,770 AL, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $126,270 Tuscaloosa, AL, $138,670 AL, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Programmers (SOC 15-1251): median wage $86,110 Tuscaloosa, AL, $93,800 AL, $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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