Management Information Systems and Services at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus

Oregon State's Cascades Campus produces Management Information Systems graduates who earn slightly above the national median, but the real story is the remarkably low debt load. At $17,500, graduates carry $6,500 less debt than the national median for this program—landing in the 90th percentile nationally, meaning 90% of similar programs saddle students with more debt. That 0.28 debt-to-earnings ratio is excellent, giving grads financial flexibility right out of the gate.

The earnings themselves are solid if unspectacular. Starting at $63,000 and growing to nearly $68,000 by year four represents steady 8% growth, putting graduates right at Oregon's median for MIS programs. You won't find dramatically higher earnings elsewhere in the state—even OSU's main campus reports the same starting salary. The 61st percentile nationally confirms this is a middle-of-the-pack outcome in terms of pure earning power, but when combined with the low debt, the overall value proposition improves significantly.

For families concerned about minimizing student debt while still accessing a tech-adjacent career path, this program delivers. The Cascades Campus offers the OSU credential at a lower cost than you'll find at most MIS programs, and the earnings are respectable enough to pay off that modest debt quickly. Just understand you're not getting premium earning power—you're getting dependable outcomes at an attractive price.