Management Information Systems and Services at University of Delaware

University of Delaware's MIS program punches well above its weight nationally, placing graduates in the 95th percentile for earnings—nearly $14,000 ahead of the typical MIS graduate. That $73,332 starting salary jumps to $96,000 by year four, a 31% increase that reflects genuine career momentum in a field where technical skills compound in value. With debt at just $25,258, you're looking at a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.34, meaning graduates earn roughly three dollars for every dollar borrowed.

The state-level picture needs context: Delaware only has three schools offering this degree, and UDel sits right at the state median. That 60th percentile ranking isn't a weakness—it's a function of limited competition. What matters more is how this program performs against the national field of 454 MIS programs, and here the value is clear. UDel's graduates substantially outpace the national median of $59,490, benefiting from both a strong curriculum and the school's proximity to financial services and tech employers in the Philadelphia-Wilmington corridor.

For a moderately selective public university (65% admission rate), this program delivers exceptional financial outcomes. The combination of manageable debt, strong immediate earnings, and continued salary growth makes this one of the safer bets in business-oriented tech degrees.