Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Management Information Systems and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (25 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus$69,773
Villanova University$78,703$100,271
Drexel University$72,332$86,476$29,9330.41
Temple University$59,385$70,478$27,0000.45
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus$53,846$63,223$27,0000.50
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania$51,195$69,621$26,9000.53
National Median$59,490$24,0000.40

Other Management Information Systems and Services Programs in Pennsylvania

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Villanova University
Villanova
$64,701$78,703
Drexel University
Philadelphia
$60,663$72,332$29,933
Temple University
Philadelphia
$22,082$59,385$27,000
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana
$11,380$53,846$27,000
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg
$13,544$51,195$26,900

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, approximately 14% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.