Computer Science: Management Information Systems
Associate of Science
Program Details
The curriculum in Management Information Systems has special emphasis on development, installation and maintenance of business software applications. Students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of C or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following general education patterns- Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements (Local General Education) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
Computer Science: Management Information Systems Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Biostatisticians
Master's degree, Doctoral degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 60,390
- High salary: 170,700
- Average salary: 103300
Business Intelligence Analysts
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 63,650
- High salary: 194,410
- Average salary: 112590
Clinical Data Managers
Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 63,650
- High salary: 194,410
- Average salary: 112590
All Careers in Computer Science: Management Information Systems (25)
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | Bachelor's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 140,910 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Database Architects | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 135,980 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 135,980 |
| Computer Network Architects | Bachelor's degree, Certificate after high school | Rising | 130,390 |
| Information Security Analysts | Bachelor's degree, Certificate after college | Rising | 124,910 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 112,590 |
| Clinical Data Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 112,590 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | Certificate after high school, Associate's degree | Rising | 108,970 |
| Document Management Specialists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 108,970 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 108,970 |
| Web Administrators | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Rising | 108,970 |
| Database Administrators | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 104,620 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 103,790 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 103,790 |
| Biostatisticians | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 103,300 |
| Statisticians | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 103,300 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 102,610 |
| Management Analysts | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 101,190 |
| Computer Programmers | Bachelor's degree | Declining | 98,670 |
| Video Game Designers | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 98,090 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Declining | 96,800 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 96,690 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | High school diploma/GED | Stable | 77,390 |
| Photonics Technicians | Associate's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 77,390 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 73,340 |
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