Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Asher College

Asher College graduates start below both national and California medians for IT administration programs, but the 34% earnings jump over four years tells a different story than the initial $36,560 suggests. By year four, graduates earn $48,951—pulling ahead of the state median and approaching the national 75th percentile. This growth trajectory matters more than the modest starting point, especially since the $17,958 debt load equals California's median and comes in well below the national average of $21,480.

The tradeoff here is clear: accept a slower start in exchange for strong mid-career momentum. Most California IT programs in this comparison cluster tightly around $40,000, making Asher's year-four earnings notably higher than nearby competitors like Laurus and MTI. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.49 means graduates owe less than half their first-year salary—manageable even during that initial lower-earning period. With 57% of students receiving Pell grants, the program appears to serve a population that needs credentials to launch tech careers, not just supplement existing experience.

For families willing to weather a year or two of entry-level IT wages, the numbers suggest graduates catch up and then surpass their peers. The earnings curve matters more than the starting salary here.