Management Information Systems and Services at Indiana State University

In Indiana, Management Information Systems programs produce a wide range of outcomes, from Notre Dame's $78,507 down to Ball State's $53,597. Indiana State's estimated first-year earnings of $66,258—based on the state median for comparable programs—lands in the middle of this pack, matching what Indiana Wesleyan graduates report and exceeding the national median by about $7,000. This suggests reasonable earning potential for a field where technology skills consistently command premium wages.

The estimated debt load of $23,185 is actually lower than both the state median ($42,000) and national median ($24,000) for this degree, yielding a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35. That's a manageable figure—graduates could theoretically pay off their debt in about four months of gross earnings, though of course living expenses complicate this math. Similar MIS programs nationally suggest graduates can handle this debt burden within a few years of focused repayment.

The challenge here is making peace with uncertainty. These estimates come from peer programs rather than Indiana State's actual graduates in this major, so your child would be betting that their outcomes mirror the broader Indiana market. Given the school's 92% admission rate and that 39% of students receive Pell grants, Indiana State serves a different population than private competitors like Notre Dame or Indiana Wesleyan. If the estimated earnings hold true, the financial picture looks solid—but verify with the career services office what recent MIS graduates are actually earning and where they're landing jobs.