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. Also, learn how University of West Georgia ranks among other schools offering degrees in mis.
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The bachelor's program at University of West Georgia was ranked #135 on College Factual's Best Schools for mis list. It is also ranked #4 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Management Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 101 |
| Best Management Information Systems Schools | 135 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of West Georgia handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in management information systems. This is an increase of 37% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
MIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of West Georgia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,494 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $59,606 for all mis students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of West Georgia, mis students borrow a median amount of $25,793 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 $34,724.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the mis program at University of West Georgia is $289 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of West Georgia was $643 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $182 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,424 |
| Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,275 | $1,275 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,642 | $11,642 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 63 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in mis from University of West Georgia. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 51% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Georgia with a bachelor's in mis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the University of West Georgia mis bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of West Georgia Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mis majors at University of West Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 292 |
| Marketing | 94 |
| Accounting | 70 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 55 |
| Real Estate | 14 |