Management Information Systems and Services at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

UW-Eau Claire's Management Information Systems program sits squarely in the middle of the pack—it matches national earnings almost exactly but trails other Wisconsin options. Starting at $59,409 and reaching $73,147 by year four represents solid growth, yet graduates earn about $2,000 less than the state median right out of the gate. More telling: this program ranks in just the 40th percentile among Wisconsin MIS programs, meaning six in ten comparable in-state programs deliver stronger first-year outcomes. UW-Madison and UW-La Crosse both produce graduates earning $14,000+ more annually.

The financial picture offers a genuine bright spot—at $21,500, debt runs $2,250 below the state median and roughly $2,500 below the national benchmark. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36, graduates can realistically pay off loans in well under four years. That's a meaningful advantage when considering the total cost of attendance.

For families weighing in-state options, this becomes a value calculation: you're accepting middle-tier earnings within Wisconsin in exchange for lower debt and the reliable UW System credential. If your child gains admission to Madison or La Crosse for similar costs, those programs show measurably stronger earning potential. But if those aren't options, Eau Claire delivers employable MIS skills without the debt burden that often accompanies business technology programs.