Management Information Systems and Services at Saint Mary's College

Based on comparable MIS programs in Indiana, Saint Mary's appears positioned near the state median with estimated first-year earnings around $66,250—notably above the national benchmark of $59,500 but trailing Notre Dame's graduates by about $12,000. The estimated debt load of roughly $26,500 is actually lighter than Indiana's typical $42,000 for this major, suggesting the college may offer stronger financial aid or lower total costs than peer institutions.

The 0.40 debt-to-earnings ratio looks manageable on paper. A graduate earning $66,000 could theoretically pay off $26,500 in student loans within a few years using standard repayment strategies. However, the critical caveat here is that both figures are estimates drawn from similar programs—we're seeing what peer schools produce, not what Saint Mary's graduates specifically achieve. The small sample size that triggered data suppression might reflect a newer program or limited enrollment, which could mean fewer employer connections or alumni networks compared to established programs.

For parents weighing this investment, the estimated numbers suggest reasonable value if they hold true, particularly given the below-average debt burden. But you're operating with less certainty than you would at schools with reported outcomes. If your daughter is set on attending Saint Mary's, ask the career services office directly about MIS placement rates and starting salaries for recent graduates—they should have this information even if federal reporting doesn't capture it.