Management Information Systems and Services at Villanova University

Villanova's MIS program produces first-year earnings of $78,703—over $20,000 above the Pennsylvania state median and nearly $19,000 above the national median for this degree. While the school couldn't report debt figures due to small sample sizes, comparable programs at private universities nationally suggest around $26,600 in median debt, which would translate to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.34. That's a remarkably strong position for any bachelor's degree, suggesting graduates could realistically pay off their loans within a few years of entering the workforce.

What sets this program apart is sustained growth: four years out, median earnings reach just over $100,000, a 27% increase that's rare among undergraduate business technology programs. This performance places Villanova graduates near the top tier nationally and puts them ahead of every other Pennsylvania MIS program with reported data, including Drexel's $72,332. The competitive admission profile (25% acceptance rate, 1466 average SAT) reflects the school's selectivity, which likely contributes to these outcomes through both rigorous preparation and strong employer connections.

For parents evaluating cost against return, the numbers work even with estimated debt figures. If actual debt loads are in line with peer institutions, graduates are entering one of the stronger tech-adjacent fields with credentials that clearly carry weight in the job market. This is a program where the premium tuition appears justified by measurably superior earnings outcomes.