Management Information Systems and Services at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus

This Management Information Systems program sits in the middle of Puerto Rico's range—40th percentile among local MIS programs—but the trajectory raises questions. Starting earnings of $27,676 drop to $24,201 by year four, a 13% decline that's unusual for a technology-focused degree. While graduates carry relatively modest debt ($14,658, matching the state median), the shrinking earnings mean the financial picture actually worsens over time rather than improving as careers typically develop.

Context matters here: the program serves predominantly Pell-eligible students (70%) in Puerto Rico's economy, where MIS graduates earn roughly half what their mainland counterparts do ($30,831 median in PR versus $59,490 nationally). Still, even within Puerto Rico, this program underperforms—top UPR-Rio Piedras grads earn $43,665, nearly double what these graduates see four years out.

For a parent weighing in-state options, this program's lower debt burden compared to the national average ($24,000) offers some protection, but the earnings decline suggests graduates may struggle to leverage their degrees into career advancement. The moderate sample size adds some reliability to these patterns. If your student is committed to staying in Puerto Rico and needs affordable access to an MIS credential, this works as a lower-risk entry point. But families should factor in the likelihood of flat or declining early-career earnings rather than the growth curve technology degrees typically deliver.