Management Information Systems and Services at University of the Incarnate Word

The gap between this program and Texas's top MIS programs is striking—comparable programs across the state suggest first-year earnings around $52,800, while UT Austin graduates start at $86,600 and even UNT commands $64,400. That $30,000+ difference matters when you're carrying debt, and the estimated $26,500 owed here exceeds what most Texas MIS programs typically produce in student borrowing.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.50 isn't catastrophic, but it reflects the dual challenge: earnings that sit at the Texas median (already well below the national benchmark of $59,500) combined with above-average debt for this field in the state. For a school with a 93% admission rate and strong commitment to serving Pell-eligible students, these estimates suggest graduates may face a harder path to establishing themselves in competitive tech markets like Austin or Dallas, where employers often recruit from programs with stronger industry connections.

This matters because MIS is supposed to be a reliable path into well-paying tech jobs—it's why families choose it over general business degrees. If these peer-program patterns hold true here, you'd be financing roughly six months of gross income in debt for outcomes that lag substantially behind other state options. Before committing, confirm whether this program places students into internships at major San Antonio employers and whether graduates actually secure technical roles versus general business positions that pay considerably less.