Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Connecticut

Management Information Systems and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Connecticut (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Fairfield University$87,329
Central Connecticut State University$65,486$80,858$25,1250.38
Post University$63,383$58,502$27,1370.43
Quinnipiac University$62,538$20,5000.33
Albertus Magnus College$50,867$29,6880.58
Western Connecticut State University$50,443$67,438$23,6700.47
National Median$59,490$24,0000.40

Other Management Information Systems and Services Programs in Connecticut

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Connecticut schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain
$12,460$65,486$25,125
Post University
Waterbury
$17,100$63,383$27,137
Quinnipiac University
Hamden
$53,090$62,538$20,500
Albertus Magnus College
New Haven
$39,924$50,867$29,688
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury
$12,763$50,443$23,670

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Fairfield University, approximately 7% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.