Management Information Systems and Services at Saint Leo University

Saint Leo's Management Information Systems program shows a concerning gap when compared to Florida's strongest options. While similar programs across Florida suggest first-year earnings around $56,000, graduates here ultimately reach $70,000 by year four—solid tech sector money, but still trailing Florida State ($66,252 starting) and Florida Tech ($65,770). With an estimated $26,500 in debt, you're looking at a half-year's salary to pay off, which is manageable but not exceptional for a tech-focused degree.

The four-year earnings jump from the estimated $56,000 to $70,000 is the program's saving grace, suggesting graduates gain valuable skills that employers reward over time. However, peer programs in Florida carry significantly less debt (median of $21,000), meaning students elsewhere are entering the workforce with fewer financial constraints. For a field where starting salary matters—tech careers compound early advantages—Saint Leo's graduates may be playing catch-up from day one.

If your child is choosing between Saint Leo and a higher-ranked Florida program, the numbers favor the alternatives. If this is the most accessible option due to location or admission certainty, the debt load won't sink them, but they'll need to leverage internships and networking aggressively to close that initial earnings gap. The mid-career outlook is decent; getting there just costs more here than it should.