Management Information Systems and Services at Butler University

Butler's MIS program shows promise in a state where technology careers are expanding, though the limited graduate sample means we're drawing on comparable Indiana programs to estimate outcomes. Similar MIS bachelor's programs in Indiana suggest first-year earnings around $66,258—above the national median of $59,490 and matching what Indiana Wesleyan graduates report. By year four, actual data shows Butler graduates earning $74,506, a solid trajectory that suggests the program builds momentum.

The estimated debt load of $26,581 creates a manageable 0.40 debt-to-earnings ratio, significantly better than Indiana's typical $42,000 for MIS programs. This positions Butler as potentially one of the more affordable paths to these credentials in the state. The school's selective admission profile (average SAT of 1282) and limited Pell enrollment suggest a well-resourced student body, which often correlates with better networking and internship opportunities in Indianapolis's growing tech sector.

The caveat here is that we're working with estimates for the crucial first-year figure, and Butler's small graduate cohorts make it impossible to verify how their specific outcomes compare. The year-four data is encouraging, but without knowing the actual starting point for Butler graduates, it's harder to assess whether that $74,506 represents strong growth or simply confirms the state baseline. For a family comfortable with roughly $27,000 in debt, the combination of Indianapolis location and Butler's reputation suggests reasonable odds of landing in that upper tier of Indiana outcomes.