Management Information Systems and Services at Rochester Institute of Technology

RIT graduates enter the workforce earning $10,000 above the national median for MIS programs, then see that advantage expand dramatically—reaching $92,000 by year four, a 32% jump that positions them among the highest earners in the field. While this ranks 60th percentile among New York's 18 MIS programs (trailing technical powerhouses like Binghamton), it significantly outpaces the state median and represents excellent value given the relatively modest $25,000 debt load.

The 0.36 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe roughly four months of their starting salary—a manageable burden that becomes even more favorable as earnings climb. RIT's tech-oriented co-op program likely drives both the strong starting salaries and the accelerated earnings growth, giving students real-world experience that translates directly into career advancement. The 71% admission rate suggests this outcome is accessible to students with solid but not exceptional academic credentials.

For a parent considering MIS programs, this represents one of the clearer success stories: strong initial earnings that grow substantially, debt that won't handicap your child's twenties, and outcomes that exceed national benchmarks by a comfortable margin. The trajectory matters more than the starting point here—by year four, these graduates have separated themselves from the pack.