Management Information Systems and Services at Simmons University

Nationally, MIS programs typically launch graduates at around $59,490 in first-year earnings, and Simmons' program likely follows this pattern given similar national peer institutions. That's notably higher than Massachusetts' state median of $54,396 for this degree, suggesting Boston's tech-heavy job market may provide an advantage. With an estimated debt load of $26,581—slightly above the national median but typical for private institutions—the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45 falls into manageable territory.

What makes this estimate challenging to interpret is how widely MIS programs vary. The national range between median and top-quartile programs spans nearly $10,000, and we don't know where Simmons actually falls within that spectrum. The program could perform at the national median, or it could leverage Boston's concentration of tech employers and healthcare systems (Simmons' traditional strength) to push graduates higher. Massachusetts programs with reported data show graduates earning in the low-to-mid $50,000s, so the national estimate may actually be optimistic for this state.

The estimated debt appears reasonable for a program in this field, but without knowing Simmons' actual placement record or whether graduates tap into Boston's competitive tech sector versus other industries, you're making a bet on location and institutional reputation rather than concrete outcomes. If your child has lower-debt options or schools with reported data showing strong MIS placement, those provide clearer pictures of what to expect.