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Northern Kentucky University offers the state's most affordable Management Information Systems program at just $7,168 net cost, while graduates from Louisville earn $63,005 annually. The $56,699 earnings gap between schools reflects Kentucky's varied tech market, from UPS's massive Worldport logistics center requiring advanced information systems to growing healthcare IT needs at companies like Humana. Six of seven programs cost under $12,000 annually, making Kentucky particularly accessible for aspiring systems professionals.
7
Programs
$7,168 – $20,701
Net Price Range
$49,719
Avg. Program Earnings
49.5%
Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Management Information Systems and Services Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $7,168 $10,896 48.3% 86.0%
2 $9,962 $10,130 49.7% 64.3%
3 $10,089 $9,838 47.7% 84.0%
4 $10,916 $11,436 53.7% 97.0%
5 $11,286 $9,875 46.2% 83.0%
6 $17,634 $12,828 60.7% 81.5%
7 $20,701 $38,400 40.1% 94.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge earnings difference between Kentucky MIS programs?

University of Louisville graduates earn $63,005 compared to Eastern Kentucky's $39,369, a gap of nearly $24,000. Louisville's urban location and stronger industry connections likely contribute to higher starting salaries in the state's largest metro area.

How do graduation rates compare across Kentucky's affordable MIS programs?

Western Kentucky leads with a 53.7% graduation rate despite charging just $10,916 net cost. Most programs hover around 47-49% graduation rates, while Thomas More sits lowest at 40.1% despite being the most expensive option.

Where can students find the best value combination of low cost and strong earnings?

Northern Kentucky delivers strong value with $7,168 net cost and $56,867 median earnings. Morehead State also performs well at $10,089 cost with $46,673 earnings, both significantly outperforming higher-priced alternatives.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.