Management Information Systems and Services at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg

The combination of accessible admissions and solid tech-sector outcomes makes this program worth examining closely, even though the earnings and debt figures come from comparable Pennsylvania programs rather than Pitt-Greensburg's own graduates. Similar MIS programs in the state typically produce first-year earnings around $57,000, with debt loads near $27,000—a debt-to-earnings ratio under 0.5 that sits comfortably in manageable territory. By year four, the actual reported median of nearly $70,000 suggests meaningful career progression, putting graduates well above what many business majors earn.

The real question is where Pitt-Greensburg fits within Pennsylvania's MIS landscape. The state's top programs—Villanova at $79,000 and Drexel at $72,000—command significantly higher salaries, though they're also more selective and likely more expensive upfront. Meanwhile, peer regional universities like Indiana and Shippensburg report outcomes in the low-to-mid $50,000s. If Pitt-Greensburg's actual graduates track closer to these regional peers, the debt load becomes less compelling; if they land nearer the state median or above, it's a reasonable investment.

For parents, the key is recognizing you're betting on a program without its own track record in the public data. The 98% admission rate suggests accessibility rather than selectivity, which could cut either way—easier entry but potentially less competitive networking. If your student has options at Drexel or Temple with reported outcomes, those offer more certainty. Otherwise, this represents a moderate-debt pathway into a field with proven demand, assuming the actual outcomes align with the estimates.