Information Systems Master’s Degrees
There are 81 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Information Systems. This degree is more popular with male students, and about12% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 79.4% of Information Systems graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Information Systems Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,034 people earned theirInformation Systems majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Information Systems at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 14 |
| Associate’s Degree | 133 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 947 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,933 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Information Systems Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Information Systems of $65,915 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,073 |
| 4 years | $65,915 |
| 5 years | $75,229 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Information Systems majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 64.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 782 |
| Women | 424 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Information Systems graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 102 | 8.5% |
| Asian | 33 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72 | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.6% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 0.5% |
| International Students | 957 | 79.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 79.4% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Information Systems Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 113 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Information Systems. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Information Systems students seeking a master's degree is University of South Florida. This school awarded 342 master's degrees in Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Information Systems majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 265 master's degrees in Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Information Systems majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their master's degree in Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Springfield is a popular choice for Information Systems majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 212 people received their master's degree in Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their master's degree in Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Systems. This school awarded 187 master's degrees in Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Christian Brothers University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their master's degree in Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Information Systems majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 135 master's degrees in Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Information Systems majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 96 master's degrees in Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Missouri comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Systems. This school awarded 94 master's degrees in Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in Information Systems from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indian River State College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Christian University is a popular choice for Information Systems majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 47 master's degrees in Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mission College is a popular choice for Information Systems majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for Information Systems majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-California is a popular choice for Information Systems majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 36 master's degrees in Information Systems in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Information Systems here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Information Systems majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar Institute of Technology comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Systems. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in Information Systems from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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