Management Information Systems and Services at Saint Edward's University

In Texas, MIS programs produce dramatically different outcomes depending on where you study. The state's flagship universities report first-year earnings ranging from $64,000 to $87,000, while comparable programs across Texas typically see graduates earning around $53,000—precisely where Saint Edward's estimates suggest this program lands. That $30,000+ gap between top-tier and mid-tier outcomes is worth understanding before committing to any particular school.

The estimated debt load of $26,500 against $53,000 in projected earnings creates a manageable 0.50 ratio, meaning graduates would theoretically owe about half their first-year salary. That's reasonable by national standards for this credential. However, the value calculation shifts when you consider that peer programs nationally typically produce $60,000 in first-year earnings—about $7,000 more than the Texas median suggests. Austin's tech-heavy job market might create local opportunities that state-level estimates don't fully capture, but there's also real competition from UT-Austin graduates who enter the same market commanding significantly higher starting salaries.

For a family weighing this investment: the debt burden appears manageable, but the earnings trajectory matters more. If your student is genuinely interested in MIS and Saint Edward's offers the right academic environment, this could work—just recognize they'll likely be competing with graduates from much higher-earning programs in the same city. Request placement data showing where recent graduates actually landed jobs and at what salaries.