### SUMMARY

 Going to school for Management Information Systems is not only a valuable choice, but frequently a requisite first step for undergraduates seeking to begin a career as a data systems scientist, a ‎information security analyst, or a web content specialist. Interestingly, management information systems is somewhat popular coming in at the 52nd most popular degree. Last academic year alone, there were 9,254 management information systems graduates. In-state tuition for management information systems at private universities is, on average, 3.4 times more costly than their public counterparts.

 There are 370 institutions which offer management information systems. This number of colleges is fairly average in terms of the number of institutions which offer each degree. If you are looking to surround yourself with other management information systems majors, consider colleges in Texas which have the most undergrads admitted to management information systems annually. Zooming out, the best region to pursue management information systems is in the Southeast region with [University of Georgia](/colleges/university-of-georgia), [University of South Florida-Main Campus](/colleges/university-of-south-florida-main-campus), and [Old Dominion University](/colleges/old-dominion-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick for the top conference to study management information systems is the Conference USA with [Florida Atlantic University](/colleges/florida-atlantic-university), [University of North Texas](/colleges/university-of-north-texas), and [Old Dominion University](/colleges/old-dominion-university) representing the conference. That said, our belief is that the best school for management information systems is [University of Notre Dame](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame). You might also want to check out our list of [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The objectively 'best' school might not actually be the best school for every student. There might be tons of perspectives to think about when deciding on school. Things such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food could refashion one's feelings of where to go to college. Here at authority.org, we have examined the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are interested in which management information systems university boasts the top campus, the answer is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university). If, for example, you are very interested in which university is home to the best campus, we have a whole list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through student reviews, government databases, professor reviews, and more to compare all U.S. majors in an unbiased and informative way. You can find our well researched list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and, from that list, our selection for the school with the best student life for management information systems is [University of Notre Dame](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame). Are you curious why? Continue scrolling to learn more about Authority's top selections. Some of our conclusions will probably surprise you.

 If cost is a primary factor in your decisions, you might consider avoiding [University of Notre Dame](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame). [University of Notre Dame](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame)&nbspis our most expensive university for management information systems, at least for out of state students. We have a page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspuniversities that could put the expense at [University of Notre Dame](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame)&nbspinto perspective. Additionally, you could want to know that management information systems is the 143rd most expensive major in the United States, with an average bill of $34,400. On a broader scale, the most expensive state for management information systems in the nation is Vermont with costs at the main institution, Champlain College, of $41,728. To zoom out even further, the most costly region of the U.S. for management information systems is the Mid East region which is best demonstrated with [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university) with a cost of $50,684, [Drexel University](/colleges/drexel-university) with a cost of $52,146, and [Villanova University](/colleges/villanova-university) with a cost of $54,550.

 Our cheapest region for management information systems is the Southeast region which is represented by [Nicholls State University](/colleges/nicholls-state-university) with a cost of $6,015, [Delta State University](/colleges/delta-state-university) with a cost of $7,501, and [Western Carolina University](/colleges/western-carolina-university) with a cost of $5,000. More optimistically, the most affordable university for management information systems is [University of South Florida-Main Campus](/colleges/university-of-south-florida-main-campus). Our comprehensive list of the most affordable colleges can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state students can expect to pay around $9,600 for a degree in management information systems. That price inflates significantly to a median of $21,600 for an out-of-state public-school undergraduate. As such, you might be interested in our pick for the school constituting the best value for management information systems: [University of Notre Dame](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame). Here you will find our comprehensive list on the colleges we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. With that said, this idea is based on being an out-of-state student. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition costs are considered, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for management information systems students can cover a wide range, but two-years after leaving college students will often earn around $69,700. While there is a lot of variation in earnings potential; top earners can experience pay up to $108,800. Even straight out of school, the minimum earning positions within the management information systems field make $45,100, which could be worse. The top earning graduates for management information systems attended [Villanova University](/colleges/villanova-university)&nbspand if you are looking for schools with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The all-around diversity of management information systems is decent, being within the 71st percentile of all programs. The university with the highest composite diversity for management information systems is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university)&nbspand here you can find our general list for the colleges with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of the Management Information Systems major is only within the 55th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is actually above financial diversity, ranking in the 69th percentile. White collegians make up the largest share at 56% of students majoring in management information systems. Additionally, 67% of undergrads seeking a management information systems degree are men.

 The median rating of management information systems' professors is 4 stars, a ranking that is exactly the median for every major; this is a fine. If you are interested in the most popular management information systems instructor in the country, take a look at Zachary Rich from [Savannah College of Art and Design](/colleges/savannah-college-of-art-and-design). This may surprise you, but the highest ranked instructors of management information systems by student come from [Savannah College of Art and Design](/colleges/savannah-college-of-art-and-design). If we consider data beyond simply rankings we find that the college possessing comprehensively the best instructors for management information systems is [University of Notre Dame](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame). One can find an explanation of our ever evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with many of the top instructors in the U.S.

 Finally, the hardest college to get into for management information systems is [University of Notre Dame](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame). While we think of this list more as a novelty, we do have a general list for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, we do hope you understand that considering academics from context mainly derived from superlatives could be said to be the root of many of higher education's fundamental problems. We at Authority encourage you to look at some of our other pages on individual schools and peruse some of our helpful background articles on useful things to consider as your college search continues.



 ### POPULARITY

 Management information systems is the 52nd most popular degree in America, with 9,254 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #53 [Biochemistry](/rankings/best-colleges-for-biochemistry), and narrowly lost to #51 [Spanish Language and Literature](/rankings/best-colleges-for-spanish-language-and-literature).

 The degree is offered at a total of 370 colleges across the nation, and is the 62nd most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 7% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 52% of colleges offering management information systems are public making it a pretty accessible field.

 The southeast produces the most management information systems graduates, largely led by [University of Georgia](/colleges/university-of-georgia), while it’s the Conference USA that leads conference totals. As far as states, Texas ranks highest, with particular help from [Baylor University](/colleges/baylor-university) and [University of Houston](/colleges/university-of-houston).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more management information systems graduates than [Auburn University](/colleges/auburn-university), which graduated 573 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study management information systems). More students studied management information systems as a percentage of total students at [Seminole State College of Florida](/colleges/seminole-state-college-of-florida) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Management information systems is the 143rd most expensive degree in America, with a median cost of $34,355 among the top 50 programs (just ahead of #144, [Teacher Education and Professional Development](rankings/best-colleges-for-teacher-education-and-professional-development), with a median cost of $34,339).

 The Mid East has the most expensive colleges with top-notch management information systems programs predominantly led by [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university) with an annual cost of $50,684. Vermont is the most expensive state for management information systems led by [Champlain College](/colleges/champlain-college).

 Public schools with solid programs by and large charge 70.51% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 33.39% less than the median private school. So be sure to take a look at public shools in your state ASAP.

 The most expensive top 25 college for management information systems is [University of Notre Dame](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame), which is the 58th most expensive college in the nation. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Minot State University](/colleges/minot-state-university). It costs just $6,088 per year, but it's ranked 100th for its management information systems program. If you’re looking for a higher ranked, but still affordable school, [University of South Florida-Main Campus](/colleges/university-of-south-florida-main-campus)  might be right for you, ranked #14 with an in-state cost of just $4,559. Another more affordable option would be #7, [Florida State University](/colleges/florida-state-university) in Leon County, FL with a cost of $4,022 for in-state students and $16,540 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Starting college is a major investment for most. It is critical to be assured you justify that investment. We wish for the following career and earnings info to guide you in making a well informed decision when picking your focus.

 The average Management Information Systems major makes a starting income of $64,903 per year, making them the 34th largest earning graduates. Later on in their careers, they normally make somewhere between $45,085 and $108,835, but average close to $69,663. To put it in context, that's 80% more than the nation wide average.

 The most popular work position for a Management Information Systems graduate is Software Engineer, which usually make approximately $65,000; next are Analyst and Software Developer Internship, which ordinarily earn around $54,000 and $29,000 respectively.

 The best paid region for Management Information Systems graduates is The Southwest. The best paid state for Management Information Systems graduates is NE. The highest earning conference for Management Information Systems graduates is New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Management Information Systems: Median Professor Rating: 4 / 5, which is below average.

 Instructors consistently play an influential role in shaping your college experience, no matter what you major in. An amazing professor might help a student find their passion and even make a difficult subject seem fun. Conversely, a bad experience with a professor can drive unwelcome frustration or even worse... flunk you!

 Professors of Management Information Systems have a median student rating of 4 / 5, putting them in the top 66th percentile in the US grounded in overall professor effectivness. Suprisingly, this major is exactly the median for professor rating, which, in our opinion, is remarkably average! Professors of Management Information Systems barely edged-out those from ["Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-fishing-and-fisheries-sciences-and-management), whereas ["Mathematics and Computer Science"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-mathematics-and-computer-science)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Management Information Systems.

 Now for some statistics about Management Information Systems professors. Colleges located in midsize citys tend to have the best Management Information Systems professors. The Pacific-12 Conference has the highest rated Management Information Systems professors. The Southwest region has the highest rated Management Information Systems professors. Private colleges tend to have higher rated Management Information Systems professors than public colleges. Finally, Texas has the highest rated Management Information Systems professors in America.

 Zachary Rich, instructor at [Savannah College of Art and Design](/colleges/savannah-college-of-art-and-design)&nbspin Savannah, GA is the most popular Management Information Systems professor in the United States. Bryan Semaan, instructor at [Syracuse University](/colleges/syracuse-university)&nbspin Syracuse, NY is the highest rated Management Information Systems professor in America, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Want to know which colleges have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be one of the more consequential periods of one's life; it is an occasion for individual growth and expansion. Pupils continue to discover what they can be and build many of the underlying skills to become a halcyon adult. But learning isn't exclusively confined to a classroom environment - the campus dialogue, the funny story received from an eccentric professor, the exposure to a different position. As such, attending a diverse college vastly improves what one gains from the time spent at college.

 Management Information Systems is a more racially diverse major than average\*. 56% of the US' Management Information Systems majors are white students, followed by asian students (15%), students of other races\*\*(11%), and latino students (10%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Augsburg University](/colleges/augsburg-university)&nbspin Minneapolis, MN.

 Secondly, Management Information Systems significatly skews male, with 67% of students majoring in Management Information Systems identifying as men. [George Fox University](/colleges/george-fox-university) in Newberg, OR has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another important type of diversity is socioeconomic diversity. Management Information Systems is pretty close to the median for financial diversity (45th percentile). 30% of its majors come from homes who earn over $110,000 a year, 16% are from homes with $48,000 to $75,000 annual incomes, and 23% grew up in homes who take home under $30,000 a year. [Newman University](/colleges/newman-university) has the most fiscally diverse student body in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall NY is the most diverse state for Management Information Systems. The Mid East is the most diverse region, and the Colonial Athletic Association is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 15%
* Black: 8%
* Latino: 10%
* White: 56%
* Other: 11%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 67%
* Female: 33%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 23%
* 30k - 48k: 14%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 16%
* Over 110k: 30%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 69%
* Out of State: 27%
* International: 4%


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