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

Athens, GA. IPEDS 139959, CIP 52.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-georgia/majors/management-information-systems

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $78,190
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $113,184 (U.S. median for this major: $83,086 across 162 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,500 (U.S. median $23,835)
- Rank in GA: 1 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (6 colleges, $67,044): +$46,140
- Versus the U.S. median: +$30,098

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $113,184 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,085 | $33,957 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $8,686 | $36,481 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $13,096 | $55,003 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $16,942 | $71,156 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $18,079 | $75,932 | 1.0 years |

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

## Management Information Systems at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | $113,184 | $19,500 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Georgia Southern University | $81,310 | $23,375 | $15,267 | 55% |
| University of West Georgia | $70,574 | $26,916 | $12,786 | 44% |
| Columbus State University | $63,514 | $26,751 | $13,115 | 42% |
| Dalton State College | $63,224 | not reported | $5,012 | 25% |
| Albany State University | $59,046 | not reported | $11,898 | 31% |

## Careers
- Computer systems analyst (SOC 15-1211): median wage $65,410 Athens-Clarke County, GA, $106,240 GA, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $137,570 Athens-Clarke County, GA, $173,940 GA, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Programmers (SOC 15-1251): median wage not reported Athens-Clarke County, GA, $98,380 GA, $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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