Management Information Systems and Services at Augsburg University

Augsburg's MIS program delivers exactly average outcomes nationally—$59,722 first-year earnings lands at the 51st percentile—but Minnesota students have better options. The program trails the state median by about $2,500, placing it in just the 40th percentile among the 11 Minnesota schools offering this degree. For context, Winona State graduates earn nearly $5,000 more right out of the gate.

The financial burden itself is manageable: at $24,737, debt sits just below both state and national medians, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41. That's reasonable territory for an IT-focused degree, suggesting graduates can handle their loan payments on a typical starting salary. Augsburg serves a predominantly lower-income student body (52% receive Pell grants), so keeping debt near national averages while maintaining access is worth noting.

The catch here is sample size—with fewer than 30 graduates in the data, one or two career outcomes could swing these numbers significantly. The real question is whether Minneapolis location advantages and Augsburg's teaching approach compensate for below-state-average earnings. If your student has strong in-state alternatives, particularly Winona State, they'll likely see better financial returns. If they're drawn to Augsburg's mission or need the accessibility of a 77% admission rate, the debt load won't sink them, but they shouldn't expect the degree to outperform the Minnesota market.