# Wayne State University: Management Information Systems (bachelor's)

Detroit, MI. IPEDS 172644, CIP 52.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wayne-state-university/majors/management-information-systems

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $59,352
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $80,630 (U.S. median for this major: $83,086 across 162 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $23,835)
- Rank in MI: 5 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (6 colleges, $87,548): -$6,918
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,456

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $80,630 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,090 | $50,127 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $10,721 | $48,459 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $12,068 | $54,547 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $14,828 | $67,023 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $19,862 | $89,776 | 1.9 years |

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

## Management Information Systems at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $95,864 | $25,610 | $9,492 | 58% |
| Central Michigan University | $95,721 | $27,000 | $17,597 | 59% |
| Oakland University | $88,497 | $26,000 | $9,120 | 58% |
| University of Detroit Mercy | $86,600 | not reported | $15,232 | 67% |
| Wayne State University | $80,630 | $23,250 | $12,766 | 58% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $69,974 | $27,500 | $15,407 | 46% |

## Careers
- Computer systems analyst (SOC 15-1211): median wage $103,670 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $103,410 MI, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $170,040 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $163,760 MI, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Programmers (SOC 15-1251): median wage $87,860 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $65,860 MI, $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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