Management Information Systems and Services: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 52.12. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 867 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 121 | 827 | $57,331 | $65,682 | $26,000 22 programs |
| Associate's degree | 104 | 747 | $44,556 | $56,556 | $27,292 8 programs |
| Bachelor's degree | 388 | 7,924 | $65,673 | $83,290 | $22,125 109 programs |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 8 | 0 | $89,755 | $68,265 | Data unavailable |
| Master's degree | 140 | 2,164 | $94,279 | $106,092 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 9 | 28 | $129,030 | $132,346 | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 97 | 402 | $95,457 | $103,495 | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Undergraduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College PA · Public · 122 graduates measured | $65,324 | $81,794 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington PA · Public · 122 graduates measured | $65,324 | $81,794 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango PA · Public · 122 graduates measured | $65,324 | $81,794 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre PA · Public · 122 graduates measured | $65,324 | $81,794 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton PA · Public · 122 graduates measured | $65,324 | $81,794 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley PA · Public · 122 graduates measured | $65,324 | $81,794 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona PA · Public · 122 graduates measured | $65,324 | $81,794 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver PA · Public · 122 graduates measured | $65,324 | $81,794 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks PA · Public · 122 graduates measured | $65,324 | $81,794 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg PA · Public · 122 graduates measured | $65,324 | $81,794 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine PA · Public · 122 graduates measured | $65,324 | $81,794 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly PA · Public · 122 graduates measured | $65,324 | $81,794 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton PA · Public · 122 graduates measured | $65,324 | $81,794 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus PA · Public · 122 graduates measured | $65,324 | $81,794 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny PA · Public · 122 graduates measured | $65,324 | $81,794 | $26,000 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Associate's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut State Community College CT · Public · 23 graduates measured | $44,413 | $51,011 | Data unavailable |
| Rasmussen University-Florida FL · Private, for-profit · 41 graduates measured | $43,150 | $57,424 | $27,292 |
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota MN · Private, for-profit · 41 graduates measured | $43,150 | $57,424 | $27,292 |
| Rasmussen University-North Dakota ND · Private, for-profit · 41 graduates measured | $43,150 | $57,424 | $27,292 |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois IL · Private, for-profit · 41 graduates measured | $43,150 | $57,424 | $27,292 |
| Rasmussen University-Wisconsin WI · Private, for-profit · 41 graduates measured | $43,150 | $57,424 | $27,292 |
| Rasmussen University-Kansas KS · Private, for-profit · 41 graduates measured | $43,150 | $57,424 | $27,292 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard University DC · Private, nonprofit · 49 graduates measured | $90,054 | $103,478 | $24,750 |
| The University of Texas at Austin TX · Public · 160 graduates measured | $89,780 | $127,158 | $16,470 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison WI · Public · 26 graduates measured | $87,860 | Data unavailable | $13,500 |
| Western Governors University UT · Private, nonprofit · 163 graduates measured | $86,834 | Data unavailable | $17,731 |
| Franklin University OH · Private, nonprofit · 17 graduates measured | $86,684 | $99,898 | Data unavailable |
| Southern New Hampshire University NH · Private, nonprofit · 63 graduates measured | $84,350 | Data unavailable | $51,307 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign IL · Public · 159 graduates measured | $82,742 | $116,339 | $15,250 |
| University of Georgia GA · Public · 297 graduates measured | $81,471 | $113,184 | $15,000 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus OH · Public · 63 graduates measured | $81,435 | $110,192 | $20,500 |
| University of Tulsa OK · Private, nonprofit · 17 graduates measured | $81,079 | $100,887 | Data unavailable |
| Miami University-Oxford OH · Public · 58 graduates measured | $80,517 | $111,158 | $19,500 |
| Augsburg University MN · Private, nonprofit · 17 graduates measured | $80,336 | $75,100 | $21,500 |
| The University of Alabama AL · Public · 84 graduates measured | $80,026 | $105,393 | $23,250 |
| University of Delaware DE · Public · 138 graduates measured | $77,987 | $107,062 | $25,820 |
| Baylor University TX · Private, nonprofit · 115 graduates measured | $77,795 | $96,148 | $19,535 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Master's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Texas A & M University TX · Public · 22 graduates measured | $118,849 | $143,805 | Data unavailable |
| Western Governors University UT · Private, nonprofit · 1342 graduates measured | $108,389 | $125,944 | Data unavailable |
| The University of Arizona Global Campus AZ · Private, for-profit · 96 graduates measured | $108,051 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham AL · Public · 63 graduates measured | $101,200 | $103,679 | Data unavailable |
| Liberty University VA · Private, nonprofit · 21 graduates measured | $98,715 | $101,349 | Data unavailable |
| Webster University MO · Private, nonprofit · 66 graduates measured | $98,370 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Colorado State University Global CO · Public · 62 graduates measured | $96,596 | $113,193 | Data unavailable |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach FL · Private, nonprofit · 56 graduates measured | $96,537 | $103,032 | Data unavailable |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide FL · Private, nonprofit · 56 graduates measured | $96,537 | $103,032 | Data unavailable |
| Florida Institute of Technology FL · Private, nonprofit · 107 graduates measured | $88,734 | $107,902 | Data unavailable |
| Florida Institute of Technology-Online · Private, nonprofit · 107 graduates measured | $88,734 | $107,902 | Data unavailable |
| CUNY Bernard M Baruch College NY · Public · 99 graduates measured | $88,098 | $128,917 | Data unavailable |
| Case Western Reserve University OH · Private, nonprofit · 16 graduates measured | $82,339 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Arkansas Grantham AR · Public · 36 graduates measured | $82,206 | $87,862 | Data unavailable |
| Auburn University AL · Public · 28 graduates measured | $81,840 | $129,171 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Doctoral degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Phoenix-Arizona AZ · Private, for-profit · 33 graduates measured | $152,527 | $130,324 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Graduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham AL · Public · 16 graduates measured | $84,997 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Management Information Systems and Services
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and information systems managers | $175,140 | +15.8% | Bachelor's degree |
| Database architects | $139,500 | +9.4% | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer programmers | $100,390 | -7.3% | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer science teachers, postsecondary | $96,980 | +4.9% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (4)
- 52.1201 Management Information Systems, General
- 52.1206 Information Resources Management
- 52.1207 Knowledge Management
- 52.1299 Management Information Systems and Services, Other