by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 279 U.S. colleges awarded 10,593 degrees and certificates in General Management Information Systems. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 74% of graduates. College Factual ranks 144 schools in its 2027 Best General Management Information Systems Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $67,697 one year after completing, rising to $88,622 after four years.
A degree in General Management Information Systems explores Management Information Systems, General. A Program That Generally Prepares Individuals To Provide And Manage Data Systems And Related Facilities For Processing And Retrieving Internal Business Information; Select Systems And Train Personnel; And Respond To External Data Requests. Includes Instruction In Cost And Accounting Information Systems, Management Control Systems, Personnel Information Systems, Data Storage And Security, Business Systems Networking, Report Preparation, Computer Facilities And Equipment Operation And Maintenance, Operator Supervision And Training, And Management Information Systems Policy And Planning.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, general management information systems draws strong interest, with 10,593 degrees awarded annually. 279 colleges award general management information systems degrees, an average of 38 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 854.
By level, the 10,593 awards include 58 certificates, 698 associate degrees, 7,889 bachelor’s degrees, 1,890 master’s degrees and 4 doctorates.
Women earned 34% of general management information systems degrees and certificates in the latest year (3,578 of 10,593). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (4,548) and Hispanic or Latino (1,601), and international students earned 469.
College Factual ranks 144 schools in its 2027 Best General Management Information Systems Schools ranking, including 16 for associate degrees, 108 for bachelor’s degrees and 21 for master’s degrees. It also ranks general management information systems schools within 43 states. In all, 279 colleges offer general management information systems programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value General Management Information Systems Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common general management information systems credential is the bachelor’s degree: 7,889 of the 10,593 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to general management information systems call most for Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Computers and Electronics, Education and Training and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Written Comprehension and Oral Expression.
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How long a general management information systems degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 58 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 698 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 7,889 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,890 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 4 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to general management information systems, at 41.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 41.9% |
| Master’s degree | 29.1% |
| Doctoral degree | 23.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.4% |
| Some college courses | 1.4% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 0.9% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to General Management Information Systems, with an average median salary of $117,307; the strongest outlook belongs to Computer Programmers, at 11.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include University Faculty Member, Computer Instructor, Assistant Professor and Java Programming Professor.
The occupation related to general management information systems with the most projected jobs is Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,328,652.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,328,652 | -4.2% |
| Computer Programmers | 666,800 | 11.7% |
| Database Architects | 335,771 | 4.3% |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | 113,258 | 3.9% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 58,841 | 10.2% |
General Management Information Systems graduates earn a median $67,697 one year after completing their program, $88,622 after four years and $85,648 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,697 |
| 4 years | $88,622 |
| 5 years | $85,648 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to general management information systems is Computer and Information Systems Managers, with a median salary of $175,079.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | $117,424 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $35,659 |
General Management Information Systems has 3 similar majors in the Business, Management & Marketing field, which together award 2,171 degrees a year; the largest are Information Resources Management (1,533), Management Information Systems and Services, Other (402) and Knowledge Management (236). Browse all Business, Management & Marketing majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Resources Management | 1,533 |
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | 402 |
| Knowledge Management | 236 |
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