Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Clark College

Typical IT management programs in Washington carry about $17,500 in student debt, and similar programs nationally suggest first-year earnings around $41,750—putting Clark's estimated debt-to-earnings ratio at a manageable 0.42. That's less than half a year's salary in debt for a two-year credential, which represents reasonable leverage if the earnings hold true. The challenge is that these figures come from peer programs, not Clark's actual graduate outcomes, meaning you're betting on parallels with other schools rather than a proven track record.

Washington's IT associate degree programs cluster tightly around $40,000 in starting pay, whether at Clover Park Technical or Spokane Falls Community College, suggesting the state's market for these credentials is fairly consistent. The estimated debt here is also right at the state median, which means Clark isn't likely to be an outlier on cost. Still, without actual outcome data, you can't know whether Clark's specific curriculum and employer connections deliver on what comparable programs achieve elsewhere.

The financial structure looks sound on paper—you'd need roughly five months of gross income to clear the debt. But before committing, verify what's driving the data suppression (likely small cohort size) and whether Clark publishes its own employment statistics or partners with regional tech employers who actively recruit from this program.