Management Information Systems and Services at Holy Family University

Can a Management Information Systems degree with an estimated debt-to-earnings ratio under 0.5 deliver solid returns? Based on comparable programs in Pennsylvania, Holy Family's graduates would likely face manageable numbers—around $26,500 in debt against first-year earnings near $56,600. That's a reasonable starting position for a field with strong demand.

The challenge is context. Similar MIS programs at Pennsylvania state schools like Temple and Shippensburg produce outcomes ranging from $51,000 to $59,000, putting Holy Family's estimated performance right in the middle. Meanwhile, Villanova and Drexel graduates earn significantly more—$72,000 to $79,000—though those programs likely come with higher sticker prices and more competitive admissions. For a school with a 74% acceptance rate serving a substantial population of Pell Grant recipients, positioning near the state median suggests the program delivers what you'd expect, nothing more.

The practical concern is that we're working entirely from estimates here, since Holy Family's cohort is too small for the Department of Education to report. While peer programs suggest workable outcomes, you're essentially betting on this program mirroring its competitors. If your child is serious about tech and information systems and the school offers strong career services and internship connections in the Philadelphia market, the numbers work. Just recognize you're evaluating potential, not proven track record.