Management Information Systems and Services at Florida Institute of Technology

Florida Tech's MIS program launches graduates into solid first-year earnings of $65,770—roughly $10,000 above both the national and Florida medians for this degree. Among Florida's 23 MIS programs, this places graduates in the 60th percentile, essentially tied with Florida State and notably ahead of larger state universities like USF and FIU.

The debt picture deserves serious attention, though. At $38,907, graduates carry nearly double the national median debt for MIS programs and almost twice Florida's typical $21,076. That said, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.59 remains manageable—graduates earn enough in year one to theoretically pay off their loans in about 18 months of dedicated repayment. The 63% admission rate and moderate SAT scores suggest this isn't an ultra-selective program, yet outcomes compete with Florida's flagship universities.

The major caveat: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual circumstances heavily influence these numbers. One or two high earners at tech companies could skew the median upward; conversely, a few graduates in lower-paying analyst roles could drag it down in another year. For families comfortable with moderate debt in exchange for above-average starting salaries in Florida's growing tech sector, this program delivers. But if minimizing loans is the priority, comparable earnings are available at public universities with significantly lower sticker prices.