Salary Surveys Salary surveys offer great tools for highlighting the opportunities associated with an MIS major. The starting annual salaries in the MIS field range from $50,000 to $85,000 and many are rising. Figure 1.22 displays a Computerworld salary survey. Research the Internet for a current MIS salary survey. Which types of jobs are on the rise? If there are any jobs you are unfamiliar with, research
the Internet to determine the job characteristics. List the top three jobs you would want if you were to pursue a career in MIS. What do you find interesting about these jobs? What skills can you build to help you prepare for these jobs?