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Management Information Systems Career Opportunities

Information systems are the backbone of every modern business.

The management information systems program at Drexel LeBow provides students with the skills and knowledge to be leaders in this essential business discipline. Aimed at producing graduates who bridge the gap between technical knowledge and business functions, the program focuses on a mix of applied computer systems content, interpersonal interactions and a practical business orientation which can be applied to a variety of fields.

15%

projected growth from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

$75,964

average starting salary for business law majors

Class of 2024, as of Feb. 5, 2026

Management Information Systems Career Outlook

Management information systems professionals are vital for business today and will find career opportunities wherever information technology is used in business, industry or government.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of computer and information systems managers is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2024 to 2034.

What Do Management Information Systems Graduates Earn?

The average salary reported one year out for management information systems graduates in LeBow’s class of 2024 was $75,964. Salary outlook can vary greatly depending on the local job market, skill level and work experience.

Drexel Co-op Outcomes

$24

median co-op hourly pay

for management information systems majors, class of 2024

45%

of co-op students received a full-time job offer from their co-op employer

LeBow class of 2024

The top co-op employers for management information systems majors include:

  • Accenture
  • Bloomberg
  • Comcast
  • Duane Morris
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • SAP
Cayla-Simone poses for a photo outside of LeBow

At LeBow, I was able to explore my purpose and fully immerse myself. I love that you have to take a foundational course in every discipline – it really helps you get a feel for each subject and find out what you’re interested in.

Cayla-Simone Riggs ’17

Institutional Investor Group Project Leader

Vanguard

Read more about Cayla-Simone

Where Drexel LeBow Management Information Systems Graduates Work

Recent LeBow management information systems graduates have landed jobs at companies including:

  • Accenture
  • Comcast Corporation
  • EY
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • KPMG
  • SAP
  • Vanguard
  • Walt Disney World

Careers and Job Titles for for Management Information Systems Graduates

Graduates of Drexel’s management information systems program pursue careers in a variety of business roles that specialize in computer-based resources, information resource management and computer system development. Information technology professionals are currently some of the most needed employees in the business field, and information systems is one of the hardest areas for companies to find qualified candidates to fill positions.

Common Job Titles for Undergraduate Management Information Systems Major Graduates

  • Senior Technical Business Analyst
  • Systems Analyst
  • Software Engineer
  • Business Analyst
  • Network Administrator
  • Senior Director of Information & Technology
  • Systems Administrator
  • Information Technology Infrastructure Manager

What Type of Skills Will You Gain From Studying Management Information Systems?

An undergraduate management information systems degree will provide you with the skills you need to achieve your career goals in many industries. An example of the skills this degree provides includes:

  • Systems analysis and design
  • Database design and implementation
  • Management information systems strategy
  • Domestic and global outsourcing management

Continuing Education Opportunities

Many students also choose to continue their studies in graduate schools, pursuing such degrees as:

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Jaylynn Dixon

Career Services Advisor

(215) 895-1662

Gerri C. LeBow Hall 458