Management Information Systems and Services at Lee University

A Management Information Systems bachelor's degree is one of the more practical business technology paths available, and the estimated figures here suggest Lee's program performs reasonably well. Based on national peer programs, first-year earnings around $59,500 against debt of roughly $26,500 creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45—meaning less than half a year's salary to repay. What's particularly encouraging is that this estimate exceeds the Tennessee median for MIS programs by nearly $9,500, though it's important to note we're comparing peer program estimates rather than Lee's specific outcomes.

The debt load, while above the national median for MIS programs by a few thousand dollars, isn't alarming for a private university. More telling is how the estimated earnings compare to Tennessee's top programs with actual reported data: University of Memphis graduates earn around $51,500 and MTSU graduates about $48,600. If Lee's program performs similarly to the national benchmarks used for this estimate, it would represent solid value. However, the lack of reported data means we can't confirm whether Lee's graduates actually match these national patterns or follow Tennessee's lower state trend.

For parents, the practical question is whether the potential $60K starting salary materializes for Lee's specific graduates. MIS degrees generally lead to clear employment pathways in IT management and business analysis, which provides some reassurance. The estimated debt is manageable if the earnings hold, but verify graduate outcomes directly with the university before committing to this investment.