Management Information Systems and Services at University of Kansas

The University of Kansas delivers slightly above-average outcomes for its MIS program, with graduates earning $60,931 their first year—enough to place them in the 60th percentile among Kansas programs. While that's not spectacular, it edges past both the national and state medians by a meaningful margin. By year four, earnings climb to $71,526, showing solid 17% growth that suggests graduates are advancing into more senior technical or management roles.

The debt picture is reasonably manageable at $22,200, giving graduates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36—well within the range where most borrowers can comfortably handle payments. That's actually better than the typical MIS graduate in Kansas carries ($24,119) and slightly below the national median as well. Given KU's high admission rate and relatively accessible entry requirements, this combination of moderate debt and above-median earnings represents decent value for students who may not have access to more selective programs.

The moderate sample size warrants some caution, but the trajectory here is straightforward: graduates enter the job market earning slightly above their peers statewide and continue growing their incomes at a healthy clip. For Kansas families looking at in-state options, KU offers a reliable path into tech-adjacent roles without the debt burden that can accompany more expensive programs. It's not going to catapult your child into the top tier of tech earnings, but it provides a solid foundation for a stable career.