Management Information Systems and Services at Schreiner University

Management Information Systems programs in Texas show a stark divide—top performers produce grads earning $65,000-$86,000 in their first year, while peer data suggests Schreiner's program clusters closer to the state median of $52,836. That estimated first-year salary puts graduates roughly $6,600 behind the national benchmark for MIS degrees, a meaningful gap in a field where technical skills command premium compensation. The estimated debt load of $26,581 exceeds both the state median ($20,500) and national median ($24,000) for this major, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.50 that's workable but unremarkable.

The practical challenge here is competition. Texas employers hiring MIS graduates have their pick of candidates from programs with demonstrated stronger outcomes—UT Austin and Texas A&M grads enter the market earning 60-70% more than what comparable programs suggest for Schreiner. For a family considering this investment, the question becomes whether Schreiner's smaller environment (44% of students receive Pell grants, suggesting good financial aid support) and accessible admission rate justify accepting both higher debt and potentially lower earnings than peer schools deliver. The debt itself won't be crushing, but in a field where employers value pedigree and technical rigor, starting behind may compound over a career. Look hard at whether Schreiner's specific program offers connections or specializations that would close that earnings gap.