Management Information Systems and Services at Loras College

A debt load of $26,581 for a bachelor's in Management Information Systems sets up a reasonable financial scenario, though both figures here come from peer institutions rather than Loras-specific outcomes. Nationally, MIS programs typically produce first-year earnings around $59,490, which would put this degree's debt burden at roughly 45% of first-year income—a manageable ratio that many borrowers can handle within standard 10-year repayment terms.

The challenge with Loras is uncertainty. With a 92% admission rate and relatively low Pell enrollment, the college serves a particular niche in Iowa's higher education landscape. University of Northern Iowa, the only Iowa program with published data, reports first-year earnings of $58,197—essentially on par with national figures. This suggests Iowa's tech job market doesn't penalize MIS graduates, but it also doesn't offer premium wages that might justify higher debt. Whether Loras graduates match, exceed, or fall short of UNI's outcomes remains unknown.

The fundamental question is whether Loras provides enough value—through smaller classes, individual attention, or employer connections—to justify paying tuition comparable to schools with proven MIS outcomes. If your student has concrete reasons to choose Loras (location, fit, specific faculty), the estimated numbers suggest the degree could work financially. But if MIS is the priority, programs with published data offer more certainty about what you're buying.