Management Information Systems and Services at William Woods University

Similar MIS programs in Missouri suggest first-year earnings around $60,800—a figure that aligns almost perfectly with both the state and national medians for this field. That's encouraging context for a degree that typically lands graduates in a stable earnings bracket right out of the gate. The estimated $21,900 in debt sits comfortably below what most Missouri programs produce, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36 that suggests manageable repayment even on an entry-level tech salary.

The challenge is that we're working with estimates here rather than William Woods' actual graduate outcomes, derived from just a handful of comparable Missouri programs. The real picture could be better or worse. What we do know is that Missouri's MIS job market appears reasonably consistent—the top program in the state (Park University) reports $71,800, while Missouri State comes in around $57,300, bracketing a relatively narrow range. If William Woods graduates perform anywhere in that corridor, the investment looks reasonable given the modest debt load.

For parents, the practical question is whether a smaller program (hence the suppressed data) provides adequate career services and employer connections in tech fields where networking matters. The financial fundamentals based on peer programs look sound, but you'll want to verify that William Woods delivers the internships and industry relationships that turn an MIS degree into actual job offers at that estimated salary level.