Median Earnings (1yr)
$63,383
62nd percentile
60th percentile in Connecticut
Median Debt
$27,137
13% above national median

Analysis

Post University's MIS program starts strong with first-year earnings of $63,383—above both the national and Connecticut medians—but then takes an unusual turn. By year four, earnings drop to $58,502, an 8% decline that's worth understanding. This isn't necessarily a red flag; it could reflect career pivots, further education, or job transitions common in tech fields. What matters more is whether students can manage their debt load during that adjustment period.

At $27,137, the debt is reasonable and sits at just 43% of first-year earnings, well below concerning thresholds. The program ranks solidly in the 60th percentile among Connecticut's eight MIS programs, trailing Central Connecticut and Quinnipiac but outperforming half the field. For a school serving primarily Pell-eligible students (73%), these outcomes suggest effective career preparation despite the earnings dip.

The practical question: Can your child service this debt on $58,000-63,000? For most graduates, yes. Federal loan payments on $27,000 typically run $300-400 monthly—manageable on these salaries. The earnings decline bears watching, but the starting salary provides a cushion, and the overall debt-to-earnings picture remains healthy. This program delivers competitive access to MIS careers at a price point that won't burden graduates.

Where Post University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all management information systems and services bachelors's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Post University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Post University$63,383$58,502-8%
Georgetown University$83,756$113,090+35%
University of Notre Dame$78,507$109,779+40%
Central Connecticut State University$65,486$80,858+23%
Western Connecticut State University$50,443$67,438+34%

Compare to Similar Programs in Connecticut

Management Information Systems and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Connecticut (8 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Post UniversityWaterbury$17,100$63,383$58,502$27,1370.43
Central Connecticut State UniversityNew Britain$12,460$65,486$80,858$25,1250.38
Quinnipiac UniversityHamden$53,090$62,538—$20,5000.33
Albertus Magnus CollegeNew Haven$39,924$50,867—$29,6880.58
Western Connecticut State UniversityDanbury$12,763$50,443$67,438$23,6700.47
National Median—$59,490—$24,0000.40

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with management information systems and services graduates

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

$171,200/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Database Architects

Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.

$123,100/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Data Warehousing Specialists

Design, model, or implement corporate data warehousing activities. Program and configure warehouses of database information and provide support to warehouse users.

$123,100/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Computer Programmers

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

$98,670/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Post University, approximately 73% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 55 graduates with reported earnings and 53 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.