Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Asher College

Asher College graduates from this IT certificate program earn around $47,000 one year out, placing them solidly above both national and California medians for similar programs—outpacing the state median by about $1,600. Among California's 79 schools offering this certificate, Asher lands in the 60th percentile, meaning graduates here typically out-earn peers at 60% of competing programs. The $12,417 in student debt sits slightly above the state median but remains manageable at just 26% of first-year earnings.

The catch is modest earnings growth: graduates see only a 5% bump over four years, reaching about $49,500. This suggests the certificate gets you in the door at a decent wage but may not open pathways to rapid advancement without additional credentials. For a program serving 57% Pell-eligible students, that first-year salary provides meaningful immediate returns—more than 10% above the national median.

This is a solid entry point for students needing quick workforce access. The debt load is reasonable, initial earnings beat most alternatives, and the certificate format means faster completion than a degree. Just understand you're trading long-term earning potential for near-term job readiness—which may be exactly the right tradeoff if your child needs income quickly or plans to stack credentials over time.