Management Information Systems and Services at Syracuse University

Syracuse's MIS program carries an estimated $26,581 in debt—moderately above both state and national benchmarks for these degrees—while peer programs in New York suggest first-year earnings around $60,000. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44 sits in reasonable territory for a technical business degree, though it's worth noting that comparable programs at SUNY Binghamton and Rochester Institute of Technology produce significantly stronger earnings outcomes, with graduates earning $82,000 and $70,000 respectively.

The challenge here is that you're paying private university tuition (reflected in that above-average debt load) for estimated outcomes that align with the state median rather than exceeding it. New York's MIS programs show considerable variation—from $82,000 at the top end down to $48,000 at the lower end—and without actual reported data for Syracuse, there's no way to confirm where this specific program lands within that range. The university's 42% admission rate and strong SAT scores (1351) suggest a solid student body, but that doesn't automatically translate to superior career outcomes in this field.

For a family considering a $26,500 debt load, you'd want certainty that Syracuse's industry connections and career services justify the investment over a SUNY option. Given that these figures are drawn from peer programs rather than Syracuse's actual graduate outcomes, treat them as indicators of possibility rather than promises.