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

Memphis, TN. IPEDS 220862, CIP 52.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-memphis/majors/management-information-systems

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $51,524
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $73,323 (U.S. median for this major: $83,086 across 162 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,768 (U.S. median $23,835)
- Rank in TN: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,763

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $73,323 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,607 | $47,307 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $10,968 | $48,917 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $13,923 | $62,097 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $17,384 | $77,533 | 2.0 years |
| 110k+ | $18,691 | $83,362 | 2.1 years |

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

## Management Information Systems at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee State University | $75,044 | $22,375 | $13,359 | 54% |
| University of Memphis | $73,323 | $29,768 | $12,397 | 51% |

## Careers
- Computer systems analyst (SOC 15-1211): median wage $100,640 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $95,630 TN, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $161,790 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $158,700 TN, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Programmers (SOC 15-1251): median wage $73,970 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, not reported TN, $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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