Management Information Systems and Services at East Carolina University

East Carolina's MIS program punches slightly above its weight, delivering earnings that exceed both North Carolina and national medians—landing in the 60th percentile statewide. Starting at $62K and climbing to $69K by year four represents solid, if unspectacular, growth for a technology-adjacent business degree. The debt load of $26K stays manageable with a 0.42 ratio to first-year earnings, meaning graduates typically dedicate less than half their annual salary to what they borrowed.

The program's position becomes clearer when you look at North Carolina's MIS landscape. East Carolina beats the state median by roughly $5,000 annually and significantly outperforms Western Carolina's graduates ($48K). For a school with a 90% admission rate, these outcomes suggest the program successfully bridges students into corporate IT roles. The 11% earnings bump from year one to year four indicates graduates are gaining traction rather than plateauing early.

For in-state students considering MIS programs, East Carolina offers reliable value without the debt burden you'd see at some private alternatives. The earnings trajectory won't match computer science or engineering, but the combination of accessible admission, reasonable debt, and above-average state outcomes makes this a pragmatic choice for students interested in the business side of technology.