Management Information Systems and Services at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 suggests manageable repayment, but the underlying numbers deserve scrutiny. Based on comparable MIS programs in Florida, first-year earnings around $56,000 fall short of the $59,490 national median, while estimated debt of $26,581 exceeds both Florida's $21,076 median and the national $24,000 benchmark. With 58% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are counting on strong earnings to justify borrowing above typical levels for this credential.

The gap between Keiser's estimated outcomes and Florida's top performers is substantial—FSU and Florida Tech graduates earn roughly $10,000 more in their first year. Whether that difference reflects program quality, career services, employer networks, or simply where graduates land jobs is impossible to determine from estimates alone. What matters practically is that similar programs in Florida typically produce a tighter debt load with comparable earnings, suggesting Keiser may be charging a premium that isn't reflected in the salary data.

For families weighing this investment, the real question is whether Keiser's specific MIS program connects students to employers willing to pay competitively despite higher borrowing costs. Before committing, get concrete placement data directly from the school—where do their MIS graduates actually work, and what do they earn? The estimates suggest a workable but not particularly advantageous financial outcome compared to peer programs in the state.