Computer/Information Technology Administration

What graduates really earn, where the degree pays off most, and whether the numbers add up for you.

Avg Earnings (4yr)

$63,282

Median Earnings

$86,275

Schools Offering

ROI Grade

B+

Earnings Range (4 Years After Graduation)

25th: $74,808Median: $86,27575th: $98,637

Best Schools for Computer/Information Technology Administration by Earnings

#	School	ROI	4yr Earnings	Net Price	Major Debt	Grade
1	Rochester Institute of Technology NY · Private	75	$138,679	$34,906	$27,000	B+
2	Western Governors University UT · Private	75	$129,303	$12,548	$16,194	A
3	Bentley University MA · Private	94	$122,075	$37,930	$24,747	B+
4	Brigham Young University UT · Private	94	$118,606	$15,564	$9,000	A
5	University of Nebraska at Omaha NE · Public	64	$114,504	$13,441	$10,500	A
6	DePaul University IL · Private	68	$113,645	$30,902	$27,000	B+
7	George Washington University DC · Private	88	$112,554	$36,586	$18,143	A
8	Champlain College VT · Private	49	$112,282	$35,860	$27,000	B
9	Capella University MN · Private	31	$109,194	$17,956	$43,435	C+
10	Southeast Missouri State University MO · Public	35	$106,797	$15,882	$24,250	B
11	East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania PA · Public	51	$104,383	$18,134	$27,000	B
12	University of Miami FL · Private	78	$102,484	$37,244	$12,250	A
13	Franklin University OH · Private	37	$102,099	$25,243	$27,858	B
14	Drexel University PA · Private	82	$101,488	$38,509	$31,000	B
15	University of Maryland Global Campus MD · Public	63	$100,937	$22,063	$19,000	B+
16	The University of Tampa FL · Private	49	$99,980	$36,211	$26,532	C+
17	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona PA · Public	59	$98,637	$22,213	$26,917	B
18	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks PA · Public	58	$98,637	$24,356	$26,917	B
19	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg PA · Public	59	$98,637	$23,330	$26,917	B
20	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus PA · Public	62	$98,637	$32,875	$26,917	B
21	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny PA · Public	66	$98,637	$15,521	$26,917	B
22	Pennsylvania State University-World Campus PA · Public	63	$98,637	$19,550	$26,917	B
23	Touro University NY · Private	50	$98,376	$29,627	N/A	-
24	Arizona State University Campus Immersion AZ · Public	77	$98,055	$14,967	$32,375	C+
25	Georgia College & State University GA · Public	62	$97,653	$20,686	$20,740	B+
26	Charter Oak State College CT · Public	77	$96,202	$15,815	N/A	-
27	CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice NY · Public	78	$96,069	$3,203	$13,875	B+
28	Kennesaw State University GA · Public	60	$95,958	$15,048	$27,803	C+
29	University at Albany NY · Public	79	$95,885	$17,167	$24,637	C+
30	University of California-Santa Cruz CA · Public	85	$94,589	$17,890	$20,020	B
31	National University CA · Private	64	$94,203	$22,878	$30,077	B+
32	North Carolina A & T State University NC · Public	32	$93,564	$10,846	$27,000	B
33	Michigan Technological University MI · Public	89	$93,480	$14,182	$27,000	B+
34	University of Arkansas Grantham AR · Public	69	$91,988	$8,370	$32,853	B
35	Ferris State University MI · Public	68	$91,678	$8,624	$27,000	C+
36	Norwich University VT · Private	71	$90,628	$22,257	$26,399	B
37	Lindenwood University MO · Private	42	$89,675	$19,638	$29,485	B
38	The University of Texas at San Antonio TX · Public	68	$88,585	$10,836	$24,125	B
39	American Public University System WV · Private	50	$86,275	$9,597	$24,564	B
40	Central Connecticut State University CT · Public	63	$86,230	$16,857	$26,000	C+
41	Lewis University IL · Private	77	$86,015	$17,028	$27,000	C+
42	Frostburg State University MD · Public	54	$85,521	$16,715	N/A	-
43	Texas A&M University-College Station TX · Public	89	$85,477	$21,315	$21,500	B
44	Bellevue University NE · Private	65	$84,901	$17,550	$24,694	B
45	University of Central Missouri MO · Public	48	$84,428	$14,462	$25,038	B
46	Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs CO · Private	9	$84,277	$16,745	$38,513	C
47	Metropolitan State University MN · Public	72	$83,558	$16,863	$42,396	D
48	Eastern Michigan University MI · Public	42	$82,886	$15,407	$25,625	B
49	Wilmington University DE · Private	51	$81,537	$15,644	$25,250	B
50	Saint Cloud State University MN · Public	62	$80,331	$13,529	$25,250	B

School-by-school analysis: Computer/Information Technology Administration

Editorial breakdowns of how computer/information technology administration graduates fare at the top-earning programs in our dataset.

Western Governors University

UT · Private · $129,303 4yr earnings · $16,194 median debt

Computer/IT Administration (2,001 graduates) earns $92,416 year one and $129,303 at year four, with an A grade (debt-to-earnings 0.175, median debt $16,194). Year-one earnings of $92k are exceptional for any bachelor's program nationally. This program captures IT professionals seeking credential advancement; many graduates are already employed in technology roles before completing the degree. The debt ratio of 0.175 is excellent.

Brigham Young University

UT · Private · $118,606 4yr earnings · $9,000 median debt

Computer/IT Administration (222 graduates) earns $83,533 year one and $118,606 at four years - A-grade ROI (debt-to-earnings 0.108, median debt $9,000). The lowest median debt in this program list combined with strong earnings reflects BYU's institutional pricing. At 222 graduates this is a high-volume program with consistent outcomes. Graduates enter technology management, systems administration, and IT consulting roles.

University of Nebraska at Omaha

NE · Public · $114,504 4yr earnings · $10,500 median debt

IT Administration graduates 51 students with $79,671 first-year earnings and $114,504 by year four. Debt is just $10,500 and debt-to-earnings is 0.132 for an A grade. This is the cleanest ROI in the catalog and shows the upside of UNO's tech pipelines when paired with low borrowing.

Champlain College

VT · Private · $112,282 4yr earnings · $27,000 median debt

Computer/IT Administration is Champlain's best ROI program by volume and earnings: 154 graduates, $72,652 year-one, $112,282 year-four, ROI grade B, debt-to-earnings 0.372. The program feeds into IT administration, network management, and systems roles in government, defense, and private sector. The four-year trajectory from $72k to $112k is strong and reflects career advancement in IT management. Median debt of $27,000 against $72k year-one earnings is manageable, though steep relative to the high net price at Champlain.

Strong Value

Is Computer/Information Technology Administration Worth It?

The Numbers Support This Major

Computer/Information Technology Administration pays off for most graduates. The average is $63,282 four years out - enough to handle student debt and start getting ahead. The ROI is solid; what moves it up or down is where you go and what you specialize in.

This is a more specialized field, offered at 86 schools in our data. Fewer options means less room to optimize on cost, so weigh each aid offer closely.

The top earner here is Touro University, where graduates pull $98,376 four years out. But an average hides a wide spread - where you go, and what you do with the degree, matter as much as the major itself.

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