Information Science/Studies at Albright College

Albright College's information science graduates command exceptional starting salaries—$80,329 puts them ahead of 95% of similar programs nationally and 80% in Pennsylvania, where they're earning more than graduates from University of Pittsburgh and nearly matching Drexel's outcomes. The $36,196 median debt sits well below the national average, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45 that most programs would envy. These graduates appear positioned to clear their debt burden in under a year if they prioritize repayment.

The major caveat here is sample size—with fewer than 30 graduates in the dataset, these numbers could shift significantly year to year. One or two high earners at a consulting firm or tech company could skew the entire picture. The flat earnings trajectory between years one and four is unusual for a tech-adjacent field and might reflect either data limitations or suggest graduates aren't advancing as quickly as peers elsewhere.

For parents comfortable with uncertainty, this looks like a strong bet for students who can handle a smaller program's dynamics. The combination of strong initial outcomes and manageable debt creates genuine opportunity, but verify that recent graduates are actually landing the roles these numbers suggest before banking on them.