Management Information Systems and Services at University of West Georgia

University of West Georgia's MIS program starts graduates at $42,494—substantially below both the state median ($56,263) and national median ($59,490) for this degree. Among Georgia's nine MIS programs, this ranks in just the 25th percentile, meaning three-quarters of comparable in-state programs deliver better initial earnings. For context, UGA graduates in this field earn nearly double at $78,190, while even regional competitor Columbus State produces $53,153 starters.

The 26% earnings growth to $53,515 by year four helps close the gap somewhat, but graduates still trail their peers significantly. The debt picture is more manageable—at $26,916, it's close to both state and national medians, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.63 that suggests loans should be repayable. However, below-market starting salaries mean graduates will likely need to live frugally those first few years while establishing themselves.

For Georgia families, this program represents a meaningful gap in immediate career outcomes compared to other state options. If your child has admission offers from UGA, Georgia Southern, or Columbus State for MIS, those would deliver considerably stronger earning potential from day one. West Georgia might work for students with strong personal reasons to attend or significant scholarship support, but purely as a career investment, other in-state alternatives offer better returns for this particular major.