Management Information Systems and Services at Southern New Hampshire University

Southern New Hampshire University's MIS program reports a striking $86,882 starting salary—nearly $27,000 above the national median and in the 95th percentile nationally. That's an impressive figure, especially paired with $36,888 in debt, creating a manageable 0.42 debt-to-earnings ratio. However, the "small sample size" warning matters here: with fewer than 30 graduates reporting data, these numbers could reflect a handful of exceptional outcomes rather than what typical students achieve. SNHU's 96% admission rate and nearly half of students on Pell grants suggest this is an accessible program serving many first-generation college students, but we're seeing data from only a sliver of actual graduates.

The state comparison is less useful than usual—New Hampshire has only two schools reporting MIS data, and SNHU's numbers match the state median exactly, suggesting the other program may be pulling that average down or simply has even fewer data points. What's more telling is the national comparison: legitimate MIS programs typically produce strong ROI, with the national median still hitting nearly $60,000, and SNHU's reported outcomes exceed even the 75th percentile mark.

If your student is among the graduates captured in this data, the investment looks excellent. But with such limited reporting, request more information from SNHU about typical placement rates, where graduates actually work, and whether online versus on-campus students see different outcomes. The potential is clearly there—you just need more confidence in the consistency.