Management Information Systems and Services at Rogers State University

The small sample size here demands caution, but the numbers suggest Rogers State's MIS program struggles to compete with stronger alternatives in Oklahoma. First-year earnings of $49,415 trail the state median by $7,000 and fall nearly $10,000 behind the national benchmark—ranking in just the 19th percentile nationally. When University of Tulsa and OU-Norman graduates in this field start at over $70,000, and even University of Central Oklahoma hits the state median of $56,385, Rogers State appears to be leaving significant earning potential on the table.

The one bright spot is remarkably low debt at $16,875, well below both state and national averages. This creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.34, meaning graduates should be able to repay loans within a reasonable timeframe despite the lower starting salary. However, the fundamental question is whether saving a few thousand dollars in debt justifies starting your career $20,000+ behind peers from other Oklahoma schools—especially in a technical field where early salary positioning often compounds over time.

If this is your only affordable option or you need to stay local, the low debt burden makes the program workable. But given that MIS is a portable degree with strong job markets across Oklahoma, families should seriously explore whether comparable programs at OU-Norman or UCO might deliver substantially better career launch points that justify any additional borrowing.