Management Information Systems and Services at American International College

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45 suggests a manageable financial burden for this program, assuming the national estimates hold true for American International College's graduates. Based on comparable MIS programs nationwide, first-year earnings around $59,490 would allow students to handle the estimated $26,581 in debt without major strain—well within conventional affordability guidelines. However, it's worth noting that other Massachusetts schools with reported data show slightly lower earnings, with UMass Dartmouth and Framingham State graduates starting in the low-to-mid $50,000s.

The uncertainty here matters because this program lacks its own reported outcomes. If American International College's graduates actually track closer to the state pattern rather than the national median, the financial picture becomes tighter, though still workable. The school's 97% admission rate and the fact that half of students receive Pell grants indicate an accessible institution serving many first-generation and lower-income students—populations for whom even modest debt can feel heavier than the ratio suggests.

For families considering this program, the estimated numbers point to reasonable value if your child can secure a tech-focused role quickly after graduation. The risk is that without actual data, you're betting on this program performing like its national peers rather than seeing hard evidence it does so.