Management Information Systems and Services at Peirce College

Based on comparable programs in Pennsylvania, this Management Information Systems degree appears positioned right at the state median, with estimated first-year earnings of $56,616 and debt of $26,581. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 suggests manageable repayment—roughly half a year's salary in student loans—though the narrow gap between what similar PA programs charge ($27,000 median) and what graduates typically earn leaves little room for error.

The challenge is understanding where Peirce actually fits within Pennsylvania's wide spectrum of MIS outcomes. Top programs like Villanova and Drexel report graduates earning $72,000-$79,000, while state schools like Shippensburg produce $51,000 earners. These peer program estimates place Peirce somewhere in the middle, but without school-specific data, it's difficult to know whether graduates actually achieve that $56,000 mark or fall closer to the lower end. The fact that 52% of students receive Pell grants suggests many families here are making significant financial sacrifices for this credential.

If your child can graduate with debt near or below the estimated $26,581 and secure an entry-level position paying around $55,000, the numbers work. But given the uncertainty in these estimates and the competitive Philadelphia tech market, you'll want clear evidence that Peirce's career services and employer connections can deliver those mid-market outcomes—particularly compared to alternatives like Temple, which reports actual earnings of $59,000.