Management Information Systems and Services at Drexel University

Drexel's MIS program commands one of the highest starting salaries in Pennsylvania—$72,332 puts it in the 80th percentile among the state's 25 programs and roughly $16,000 above the state median. Nationally, it performs even better, ranking in the 93rd percentile. Only Villanova edges ahead in PA, and the gap narrows quickly: by year four, Drexel grads earn $86,476, showing steady 20% growth. The debt picture strengthens the case further. At roughly $30,000, graduates carry just 5% more debt than Pennsylvania peers while earning substantially more, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41—low enough that most grads could realistically pay off their loans within two years of full-time work.

The moderate sample size (30-100 graduates) means individual outcomes may vary more than at larger programs, but the fundamentals here are solid. Drexel's co-op program likely contributes to both the strong starting salaries and the manageable debt, since students typically graduate with significant work experience. For families weighing in-state options, this represents one of the clearest ROI plays in Pennsylvania's MIS landscape—you're paying slightly more than state median debt but getting top-tier outcomes in return.