General
Management Information Systems And Statistics
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Management Information Systems And Statistics.
Entry Level Salary
$62,475
Median Salary
$106,190
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
19.3%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $4,247,600
Entry (Early)
$62,475
Median (Prime)
$106,190
High (Prime)
$108,549
ROI Sensitivity Analysis
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
+101k
+455k
+474k
$25k / yr
+11k
+365k
+384k
$50k / yr
-79k
+275k
+294k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
32
25
25
$25k / yr
56
28
28
$50k / yr
Never
32
32
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
10%
336%
353%
$50k / yr
-36%
127%
135%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator with your specific estimates of cost and salary.
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate23.7%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Software developers
8.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$86,424
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$120,000|$133,080
openings
115,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +15.8%
Computer and information systems managers
6.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$80,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$137,000|$171,200
openings
55,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): +15.2%
Management occupations
6.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$65,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$126,000|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Computer systems analysts
4.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$59,652
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$94,542|$103,790
openings
34,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +8.7%
Management analysts
4.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$81,036
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$100,000|$101,190
openings
98,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +8.8%
Computer occupations, all other
4.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$61,903
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$100,000|$108,970
openings
31,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +8.2%
Computer support specialists
3.8% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$52,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$77,000|$61,550
openings
50,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -2.7%
Project management specialists
2.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$70,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$112,089|$100,750
openings
78,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%
Top executives
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$150,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$176,983|$104,990
openings
333,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.4%
Accountants and auditors
1.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$81,036
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$81,036|$81,680
openings
124,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.6%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| data processing. | Undergrad Certificate | 3 | $41,816 - $57,531 |
| data processing. | Associate's Degree | 23 | $29,262 - $69,782 |
| data processing. | Bachelor's Degree | 3 | $62,901 - $62,901 |
| management information systems and services. | Undergrad Certificate | 3 | $52,953 - $76,164 |
| management information systems and services. | Associate's Degree | 18 | $33,985 - $60,732 |
| management information systems and services. | Bachelor's Degree | 184 | $24,742 - $135,935 |
| management information systems and services. | Master's Degree | 44 | $36,917 - $169,317 |
| management information systems and services. | Doctoral Degree | 2 | $150,717 - $151,713 |
| management information systems and services. | Graduate Certificate | 8 | $87,039 - $87,039 |
| management sciences and quantitative methods. | Associate's Degree | 2 | $24,637 - $39,706 |
| management sciences and quantitative methods. | Bachelor's Degree | 99 | $16,357 - $126,855 |
| management sciences and quantitative methods. | Master's Degree | 40 | $76,607 - $265,790 |
| management sciences and quantitative methods. | First Professional Degree | 1 | $149,024 - $149,024 |
| management sciences and quantitative methods. | Graduate Certificate | 2 | $87,471 - $87,471 |
| statistics. | Undergrad Certificate | 1 | $97,085 - $97,085 |
| statistics. | Bachelor's Degree | 39 | $51,684 - $229,811 |
| statistics. | Master's Degree | 20 | $101,704 - $171,616 |
| systems science and theory. | Bachelor's Degree | 5 | $59,488 - $133,740 |
| systems science and theory. | Master's Degree | 3 | $67,304 - $148,357 |