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

Danbury, CT. IPEDS 130776, CIP 52.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-connecticut-state-university/majors/management-information-systems

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $50,443
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $72,291 (U.S. median for this major: $83,086 across 162 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,670 (U.S. median $23,835)
- Rank in CT: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (5 colleges, $87,396): -$15,105
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,795

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $72,291 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,507 | $59,566 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $13,716 | $60,488 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $16,697 | $73,634 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $18,737 | $82,630 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $21,318 | $94,012 | 2.7 years |

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

## Management Information Systems at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield University | $96,937 | not reported | $48,095 | 84% |
| Quinnipiac University | $95,200 | $20,500 | $40,675 | 76% |
| Central Connecticut State University | $87,396 | $25,125 | $16,857 | 48% |
| Albertus Magnus College | $79,652 | $29,688 | $34,028 | 52% |
| Western Connecticut State University | $72,291 | $23,670 | $17,604 | 52% |

## Careers
- Computer systems analyst (SOC 15-1211): median wage $121,700 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $109,600 CT, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $201,440 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $171,750 CT, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Programmers (SOC 15-1251): median wage $130,790 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $133,820 CT, $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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