Management Information Systems and Services at Liberty University

Liberty's MIS program starts graduates below the national median at $56,014, but here's what matters more: within four years, earnings jump 33% to $74,585—well above both national and state averages for this degree. Among Virginia's ten MIS programs, this ranks 60th percentile for starting salary, and graduates carry exactly the median debt load for the state at $31,000. That 0.55 debt-to-earnings ratio means students borrow roughly half their first-year salary, which is manageable territory for a tech-focused business degree.

The trajectory here is the real story. While Liberty graduates start slightly behind peers at ECPI or Old Dominion, that $74,585 four-year mark suggests strong mid-career momentum in a field where skills and experience quickly outpace credentials. The program serves a substantial population of Pell grant recipients (39%) at an institution with near-universal admission, yet still delivers competitive Virginia outcomes without the debt burden typical of private universities.

For families weighing cost against opportunity, this program offers solid value: reasonable debt, earnings that accelerate meaningfully after graduation, and outcomes that hold up against Virginia competition. The later-career trajectory matters more here than the modest starting point, especially given the accessibility and relatively contained borrowing required.