Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Brigham Young University

BYU graduates from this IT management program earn $83,533 their first year out—nearly 44% above the national median and matching Utah's state median for the program. What makes this particularly impressive is the $9,000 median debt load, which ranks in the 95th percentile nationally (meaning 95% of similar programs leave students with more debt). That's a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.11, creating unusually clean financial footing for new graduates.

The Utah context reveals an interesting nuance: while BYU's earnings hit the state median, Western Governors University graduates earn about $9,000 more annually. However, WGU typically serves working adults who may already have IT experience, making direct comparisons imperfect. More telling is BYU's $25,000 earnings advantage over Utah Valley University, the state's other major option. The church-subsidized tuition model clearly pays dividends here—students get competitive tech earnings without the debt burden that typically comes with them.

For parents evaluating this program, the value proposition is straightforward: your graduate will likely earn significantly more than most IT management graduates nationally while carrying minimal debt. The moderate sample size suggests consistent outcomes, and the 69% admission rate makes this accessible for students with solid academic records.