Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Bellevue University

Bellevue University's IT administration program starts strong with first-year earnings of $67,678—well above the national median of $58,056—but the state context tells a more complicated story. While this program ranks in the 81st percentile nationally, it sits at just the 40th percentile among Nebraska programs, trailing the University of Nebraska at Omaha by over $12,000. With only two schools offering this program in Nebraska, this essentially means Bellevue graduates earn significantly less than their cross-town competitors.

The debt load of $24,694 is manageable, translating to a 0.36 debt-to-earnings ratio that shouldn't burden most graduates. However, the flat earnings trajectory—barely growing 1% from year one to year four—suggests limited career advancement or that graduates may be settling into stable but modest-paying roles. For a technology field where skills and experience typically command increasing premiums, this stagnation is noteworthy.

For Nebraska families, this creates a clear choice: Bellevue delivers solid national outcomes at a reasonable price, but if your child can get into UNO's program, the $12,000 annual earnings difference would quickly justify any cost differential. Bellevue works as a viable option for students who need flexibility (it's known for adult learners) or don't gain admission to UNO, but it's not the state's premier IT pathway.