Management Information Systems and Services at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Indiana Wesleyan's MIS program produces graduates earning $66,258 in their first year—nearly $7,000 above the national median and matching the state average. More importantly, earnings grow to $71,583 by year four, placing this program in the 71st percentile nationally. For a school with an 82% admission rate, these outcomes punch well above its weight class. The program trails only Notre Dame among Indiana MIS programs, despite IWU's significantly less selective profile.

The $42,000 in median debt is worth scrutinizing. It's substantially higher than the $24,000 national median, though it's standard for Indiana MIS programs specifically. The 0.63 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe about seven months of their starting salary—manageable in a field with consistent demand. Within four years, that ratio improves further as earnings climb to over $71,000.

The value proposition here is straightforward: IWU delivers above-average MIS outcomes at a moderately selective institution. You're paying more in debt than the national average, but the earnings justify it—these graduates out-earn 71% of MIS graduates nationwide. For families choosing between Indiana schools, this program offers Notre Dame-level earnings at a more accessible price point, though you'll need to factor in the higher debt load compared to private or out-of-state alternatives with lower borrowing.