Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Ashland University

Ohio IT programs typically start graduates around $57,000—exactly where comparable programs suggest Ashland's bachelor's sits. With estimated debt of $27,000, you're looking at about half a year's salary, which creates manageable payments of roughly $300 monthly on standard repayment. This puts the program roughly in line with national norms for tech management degrees.

What's worth noting is how this field splits in Ohio. Franklin University's grads command $65,000 right out of the gate, while University of Akron sits at $44,000—a $21,000 spread that matters enormously in early career. Ashland's projected position in the middle suggests adequate preparation but perhaps not the standout placement connections that drive premium outcomes. The estimated debt is actually $7,800 below Ohio's typical burden for these programs, which helps offset the middle-of-the-pack earnings.

The 0.47 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests this won't be a crushing financial burden, but parents should recognize these are projections based on peer programs rather than Ashland's actual track record. If your child is serious about IT management, pressing the career services office about specific employer relationships and graduate outcomes would clarify whether Ashland delivers closer to Franklin's results or Akron's—a distinction that determines whether this represents solid value or just acceptable positioning.