Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Assumption University

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 suggests manageable financial risk for this program, but the comparison to other Massachusetts tech programs raises questions about value. Based on national peer programs, Assumption graduates might expect around $58,000 in first-year earnings with $27,000 in debt—reasonable numbers on their own. The challenge is that other IT management programs in Massachusetts, like Bentley's, produce median earnings of $75,443, a $17,000 premium that compounds significantly over a career. Whether that gap reflects Bentley's business school reputation or something broader about Assumption's outcomes in this field is unclear without actual data.

The fundamentals here aren't alarming. A sub-0.5 debt ratio gives graduates breathing room, and tech skills remain marketable even when earnings start modest. But for a field where Massachusetts is a tech hub with strong salary potential, starting nearly $20,000 below the state median deserves scrutiny. If your student is set on this program, dig into Assumption's specific career services, internship pipelines, and employer relationships in Worcester and greater Boston. The gap between these estimated numbers and what top Massachusetts programs achieve suggests that where you study IT management in this state matters considerably for that first job—and possibly beyond.