Median Earnings (1yr)
$98,460
92nd percentile (60th in MI)
Sample Size
49
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Central Michigan University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Central Michigan University graduates earn $98k, placing them in the 92th percentile of all management information systems and services masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Management Information Systems and Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Central Michigan University$98,460$94,443
Baker College$91,337$71,741
Cleary University$85,807
National Median$77,664

Other Management Information Systems and Services Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Baker College
Owosso
$12,810$91,337
Cleary University
Howell
$24,842$85,807

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Central Michigan University, approximately 31% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.