Management Information Systems and Services at Wilmington University

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45 suggests manageable financing for this degree, but the earnings estimate of $59,490 falls notably short of what similar programs typically deliver in Delaware. The University of Delaware's MIS graduates earn a median of $73,332—nearly $14,000 more in their first year. While both programs carry comparable debt loads around $25,000, that gap in earning power compounds over time, potentially costing tens of thousands in missed income during the early career years when paying down student loans matters most.

The challenge here is that we're working with national benchmarks rather than Wilmington-specific outcomes, since the graduate cohort was too small for the Department of Education to publish. Peer programs nationally suggest the $59,490 figure is typical, but Delaware's tech sector—particularly in Wilmington's financial services corridor—has historically supported stronger outcomes for information systems graduates. Whether Wilmington students capture those local opportunities or trend closer to the national average remains unclear without actual placement data.

For parents, the question becomes whether Wilmington's adult-focused model and accessibility justify the uncertainty. If your student can secure internships with Delaware banks or healthcare systems during the program, they're more likely to land in that higher-earning bracket. Without that strategic positioning, you might be paying comparable debt for below-market returns in a state where better outcomes appear achievable.