Computer and Information Systems Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

$171,200
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+15% projected 2024โ€“2034
Bachelor's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Computer and information systems managers oversee the technology infrastructure and digital operations within organizations of all sizes. They spend their days coordinating IT projects, meeting with department heads to understand technology needs, and ensuring computer systems run smoothly and securely. These managers direct teams of programmers, network administrators, and support specialists while making strategic decisions about software purchases, system upgrades, and cybersecurity measures. Much of their work happens in office settings, though they might split time between their desk, server rooms, and meetings across the organization.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Computer Science(masters)Stanford University, CA
$199,761
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management(masters)Columbia University in the City of New York, NY
$185,150
Information Science/Studies(professional)University of California-Berkeley, CA
$175,482
Computer Science(bachelors)California Institute of Technology, CA
$173,344
Computer Science(bachelors)Carnegie Mellon University, PA
$171,264
Management Information Systems and Services(masters)Columbia University in the City of New York, NY
$170,595
Mathematics and Computer Science(bachelors)Harvey Mudd College, CA
$166,573
Computer Science(masters)Columbia University in the City of New York, NY
$161,851
Computer and Information Sciences(masters)Harvard University, MA
$158,673
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management(masters)University of Virginia-Main Campus, VA
$156,433
Computer Science(masters)University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, WA
$155,261
Computer Science(masters)Saint Martin's University, WA
$155,261
Computer Science(masters)Central Washington University, WA
$155,261
Computer Science(masters)City University of Seattle, WA
$155,261
Computer Science(masters)Washington State University, WA
$155,261
Computer Science(masters)University of Washington-Bothell Campus, WA
$155,261
Computer Science(masters)University of Washington-Seattle Campus, WA
$155,261
Computer Science(bachelors)Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
$154,492
Computer Science(masters)Cornell University, NY
$153,588
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management(doctoral)Capella University, MN
$152,737
Computer Science(bachelors)Cornell University, NY
$152,656
Computer Science(bachelors)Harvard University, MA
$152,251
Computer Science(bachelors)Brown University, RI
$151,065
Computer and Information Sciences(masters)Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, GA
$150,671
Computer Science(bachelors)University of California-Berkeley, CA
$149,866

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