by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in mis.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #218 on College Factual's Best Schools for mis list. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in management information systems. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
MIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,319 a year. This is less than $53,048, which is the national median of all mis majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WCU, mis students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all mis bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,975.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the mis program at WCU is $157 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mis majors at Western Carolina University.
Of the 42 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from WCU in 2020-2021, 81% were men and 19% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in mis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 333 |
| Marketing | 143 |
| Accounting | 75 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 51 |
| Human Resource Management | 35 |
