by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how WGU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in mis.
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WGU is in the top 10% of the country for mis. More specifically it was ranked #13 out of 167 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Governors University handed out 679 bachelor's degrees in management information systems. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 776 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 677 students received their master’s degree in mis from WGU. This makes it the #1 most popular school for mis master’s degree candidates in the country.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,710 | $7,710 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $200 | $200 |
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Of the 679 mis students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WGU, about 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WGU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a bachelor's in mis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 72 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 402 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 98 |
WGU does not offer an online option for its mis bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WGU Online Learning page.
MIS majors graduating with a master's degree from WGU make a median salary of $102,028 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all mis graduates with a master's is $77,162.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 599 students graduated with a master's degree in mis from WGU. About 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WGU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a master's in mis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 68 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
| White | 340 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 79 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mis majors at Western Governors University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 6,585 |
| Accounting | 1,490 |
| Human Resource Management | 835 |
| Marketing | 556 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 1 |