Management Information Systems and Services at Utah Tech University

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.39 suggests this Management Information Systems program could deliver solid financial value—if the estimates hold true. Based on comparable MIS bachelor's programs nationwide, graduates might expect around $59,490 in first-year earnings against roughly $23,000 in debt. That's manageable by most standards, with debt representing less than half a year's salary. However, there's a significant wrinkle: the one Utah program with reported data—Weber State—shows graduates earning $72,473, about $13,000 more annually than these national-based estimates suggest for Utah Tech.

That gap matters considerably. If Utah Tech's outcomes track closer to state norms, you're looking at an even stronger financial picture with faster debt payoff. But if they align more with the national median (which these estimates assume), your child might be leaving money on the table compared to in-state alternatives. MIS degrees generally perform well in Utah's growing tech corridor, but without actual outcome data for this specific program, you're essentially betting on whether Utah Tech's career services, employer connections, and curriculum can match what other Utah schools deliver. Given the uncertainty, it's worth directly asking Utah Tech's placement office about actual job outcomes and employer relationships before committing.