Career Outlook Guide
Online MS in Information Systems (MSIS)
The Degree That Unlocks Your Tech Career.
100% Online
32 Credits
16+ Months
No Prior Tech Required
Career Opportunities
The market is ready for you.
IT Managers — Median Annual Salary
$171,200
Median Salary — IT Managers
BLS, May 2024
Annual IT Job Openings — USA
317,700+
Annual IT Job Openings
BLS, May 2024
Projected Growth — Cybersecurity Roles
29%
Projected Job Growth
BLS, 2024–2034
Specialization Tracks
Four paths. All lead forward.
01
General Information Systems
Build broad technical and managerial skills bridging technology and business.
IT Project Manager
Systems Analyst
IT Operations Manager
Business Systems Consultant
Median Salary
$103,790
Computer Systems Analyst
BLS, May 2024
BLS, May 2024
Job Growth 2024–2034
+9%
Projected growth
BLS Outlook
BLS Outlook
02
Cyber & Information Security
Safeguard data, manage risk, and lead security programs in a digital-first world.
Information Security Analyst
Compliance Officer
Systems Administrator
Security Engineer
Median Salary
$124,910
Information Security Analyst
BLS, May 2024
BLS, May 2024
Job Growth 2024–2034
+29%
Nearly 3× national avg
BLS Outlook
BLS Outlook
03
Software Testing & QA
Master QA and automation testing to advance as a QA Analyst, Automation Engineer, or DevOps specialist.
QA Analyst
Automation Engineer
DevOps Engineer
Test Architect
Median Salary
$102,610
Software QA Analyst & Tester
BLS, May 2024
BLS, May 2024
Job Growth 2024–2034
+15%
SW Dev, QA & Testers
BLS Outlook
BLS Outlook
04
Product Management & DevOps Leadership
Blend technical and managerial skills to lead product development and operations at the highest level.
Product Manager
Technical PM
DevOps Manager
IT Director
Avg Annual Salary
$142,230
Product Manager
Product Led Alliance, 2024
Product Led Alliance, 2024
Job Growth 2024–2034
+15%
IT & Systems Managers
BLS Outlook
BLS Outlook
Salary Landscape
What MSIS graduates earn.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024 & Product Led Alliance 2024
Graduate Outcomes
Roles MSIS graduates land.
IT Project Manager
Systems Analyst
Security Engineer
QA Automation Engineer
Software Test Architect
DevOps Manager
Compliance Officer
IT Director
Product Manager
Information Security Analyst
Technical PM
Business Systems Consultant
Functional Engineer
Data Architect
Business Design & Process Architect
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The demand for skilled information systems professionals has never been greater. Northeastern Online equips you with the technical depth and leadership skills to step into high-impact, well-compensated roles across every industry — fully online, on your schedule.
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Where Graduates Work
Top employers hiring MSIS graduates.
IBM
Oracle
Microsoft
Amazon
Google
Deloitte
JPMorgan Chase
Accenture
Cisco
Salesforce
MSIS graduates are hired across technology, finance, healthcare, consulting, government, and manufacturing —
giving you the flexibility to build a career in any industry.
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starts here.
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