Management Information Systems and Services at Texas A&M University-College Station

Texas A&M's MIS program punches well above its weight, with graduates earning $71,032 their first year—$18,000 more than the typical Texas MIS graduate and nearly $12,000 above the national median. Among the 40 Texas schools offering this degree, it ranks in the 80th percentile for earnings while maintaining below-average debt loads. Only UT Austin delivers significantly higher starting salaries in-state, and that comes at a much steeper price point. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.27 means graduates typically owe just three months' salary, one of the stronger financial positions you'll find in tech-adjacent fields.

The moderate sample size (30-100 graduates) suggests this isn't a massive program, but the consistency of outcomes is what matters here. At 88th percentile nationally and 80th in Texas, this program clearly prepares students well for the job market without breaking the bank. The $19,500 median debt is actually lower than most Texas MIS programs despite A&M's strong placement record.

For families weighing options in Texas tech education, this represents one of the best value propositions in the state. You're getting near-elite outcomes at roughly half the debt of private alternatives like Baylor, with a clear path to comfortable debt repayment within the first year of work.