# University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth: Management Information Systems (bachelor's)

North Dartmouth, MA. IPEDS 167987, CIP 52.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-dartmouth/majors/management-information-systems

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $53,873
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $83,480 (U.S. median for this major: $83,086 across 162 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,835)
- Rank in MA: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (3 colleges, $83,480): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$394

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $83,480 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,976 | $69,336 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $16,042 | $69,622 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $17,530 | $76,080 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $22,273 | $96,665 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $28,147 | $122,158 | 2.8 years |

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

## Management Information Systems at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western New England University | $89,255 | not reported | $27,290 | 64% |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $83,480 | $27,000 | $20,927 | 52% |
| Framingham State University | $59,717 | $25,000 | $16,114 | 48% |

## Careers
- Computer systems analyst (SOC 15-1211): median wage $128,580 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $128,240 MA, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $171,220 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $214,960 MA, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Programmers (SOC 15-1251): median wage $97,300 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $128,390 MA, $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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