Management Information Systems and Services at St. Mary's University

Texas MIS programs show a striking earnings gap, with top programs like UT Austin reaching $86,622 while comparable programs suggest first-year earnings around $52,836. That's where St. Mary's appears to land based on state-level data—below the national median of $59,490 and trailing peer Texas programs by $12,000 to $33,000 annually. For a degree that typically leads to technical roles in high-demand fields like systems analysis and database administration, this positions graduates at the lower end of the market.

The estimated $26,581 debt load—slightly above both state and national medians for MIS programs—translates to a 0.50 debt-to-earnings ratio. Manageable on paper, but this combination means graduates would need roughly six months of gross income to cover their debt, all while earning significantly less than MIS graduates from larger Texas universities. The school's 42% Pell grant population suggests many students here are counting on strong earnings mobility, which these figures don't clearly deliver.

If your child is set on MIS and considering St. Mary's, understand they're likely starting their career at a financial disadvantage compared to graduates from UT, A&M, or even UNT. The smaller program size that necessitates these estimates might offer personalized attention, but it doesn't appear to translate into comparable salary outcomes. Unless there are compelling non-financial reasons—location, campus fit, or specific career connections—larger programs with documented stronger earnings deserve serious consideration.