Management Information Systems and Services at Seminole State College of Florida

Seminole State College's MIS program produces graduates earning nearly $14,000 less than the national median for this field—landing them in just the 18th percentile nationally. While the debt load of $22,159 is manageable relative to first-year earnings, the core challenge is that graduates start at $48,895 when similar programs typically yield closer to $60,000. Even within Florida's MIS landscape, this program sits right at the median, trailing clear leaders like FSU ($66,252) and USF ($55,972) by significant margins.

The modest 7% earnings growth to year four suggests limited advancement in those critical early career years when MIS professionals typically see rapid salary progression. For a field where technical skills command premium pay, starting $10,000 below the state average creates a disadvantage that compounds over time. The robust sample size means these aren't outlier results—this is the consistent outcome pattern.

For families weighing this program, the math comes down to opportunity cost. If your child can access a public university MIS program in Florida, they're likely looking at $7,000-17,000 more in starting salary for comparable debt levels. Seminole State serves its community college mission well, but families should understand they're trading earning potential for accessibility—a worthwhile tradeoff for students needing this entry point, but one that should factor heavily into your planning around career expectations and financial outcomes.