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

Carrollton, GA. IPEDS 141334, CIP 52.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-west-georgia/majors/management-information-systems

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,494
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $70,574 (U.S. median for this major: $83,086 across 162 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,916 (U.S. median $23,835)
- Rank in GA: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (6 colleges, $67,044): +$3,530
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,512

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.5 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $70,574 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 | $10,339 | $46,526 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $10,523 | $47,354 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $12,957 | $58,307 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $15,471 | $69,620 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $16,810 | $75,645 | 2.0 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 $119,090 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, 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 $177,970 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $173,940 GA, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Programmers (SOC 15-1251): median wage $101,910 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, 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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