Est. Earnings (1yr)
$60,762
Est. from MO median (4 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$21,920
Est. from MO median (3 programs)

Analysis

Similar programs in Missouri suggest Westminster's MIS degree produces first-year earnings around $60,762—essentially matching both state and national medians for this credential. This puts it in solid middle territory among the 13 Missouri schools offering this degree, though trailing Park University's $71,845 by a notable margin. The estimated $21,920 debt load is below both state and national benchmarks, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36 that looks manageable on paper.

The challenge here is uncertainty. With earnings and debt both estimated from peer programs rather than Westminster's actual outcomes, you're essentially betting on whether this school performs like a typical Missouri MIS program. The 78% admission rate and mid-range SAT scores suggest it's not particularly selective, which could cut either way—perhaps making it accessible, or perhaps indicating weaker career services and recruiting connections than more competitive programs nearby.

For parents weighing this decision, the estimated numbers point to reasonable value if they hold true. But recognize you're making this choice with limited visibility into how Westminster's specific program performs. If your student has been admitted to one of the Missouri schools with reported outcomes—particularly Park or Columbia College—that actual data provides more solid ground for comparison than these peer-based estimates can offer.

Where Westminster College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all management information systems and services bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri

Management Information Systems and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (13 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Westminster CollegeFulton$34,188$60,762*—$21,920*—
Park UniversityParkville$16,400$71,845*$60,060$11,453*0.16
Columbia CollegeColumbia$24,326$61,770*$61,945$29,500*0.48
Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis$53,244$59,754*—$21,920*0.37
Missouri State University-SpringfieldSpringfield$9,024$57,284*$68,407$25,930*0.45
National Median—$59,490*—$24,000*0.40
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with management information systems and services graduates

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

$171,200/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Database Architects

Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.

$123,100/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Data Warehousing Specialists

Design, model, or implement corporate data warehousing activities. Program and configure warehouses of database information and provide support to warehouse users.

$123,100/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Computer Programmers

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

$98,670/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Westminster College, approximately 40% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in MO. Actual outcomes may vary.