Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Centura College-Chesapeake

The earnings trajectory here raises immediate questions. While similar IT administration programs in Virginia suggest first-year earnings around $49,000—which would make the estimated $25,849 in debt manageable—this program reports actual fourth-year earnings of just $35,269. That's a backward slide of nearly $14,000, highly unusual for a field where tech skills typically compound in value.

This gap matters practically. Northern Virginia Community College's IT graduates—with actual reported data—earn $54,742 early in their careers, while ECPI University's grads start around $43,314. Both represent clearer pathways than what we're seeing here. The 84% Pell Grant rate tells you this program serves students who can't afford to take chances on unclear outcomes, yet the data we have suggests either graduates aren't landing in traditional IT administration roles or something else is affecting career progression.

With only estimated benchmarks for entry-level earnings and actual data showing a decline by year four, parents face too much uncertainty. The debt load isn't catastrophic, but you need confidence that graduates are building IT careers with upward momentum. If your child is considering this program, demand to see placement rates and job titles of recent graduates before committing—the numbers available publicly don't tell a coherent story about career success.