Management Information Systems and Services at University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame's MIS program delivers exceptional outcomes—$78,507 in first-year earnings places graduates well above the national median of $59,490 and ahead of reported outcomes at Indiana Wesleyan ($66,258) and Ball State ($53,597). While the debt figure is estimated from similar programs at Notre Dame (around $26,581), that estimate combined with these strong earnings yields a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.34—meaning graduates would owe roughly four months of their first-year salary, a manageable burden by any measure.

The earnings trajectory tells an encouraging story: growth to nearly $110,000 by year four represents a 40% increase, suggesting MIS graduates from Notre Dame enter roles with genuine advancement potential. The school's 12% admission rate and 1510 average SAT score indicate this program attracts and develops highly competitive students, which likely contributes to these superior outcomes. That said, only 12% of students receive Pell grants, pointing to a student body with substantial financial resources—families should consider whether they'll have similar support networks.

For parents weighing this investment, the fundamentals look strong. Even if actual debt at Notre Dame runs somewhat higher than the estimate, these earnings levels provide significant cushion. The real question is affordability during the four years of study, not the debt burden afterward.