Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Community College of Baltimore County

The small sample size here demands caution, but the numbers suggest Community College of Baltimore County's IT management program lags behind both Maryland competitors and national benchmarks. At $36,590 first-year earnings, graduates trail the Maryland median by $6,000 and rank in just the 40th percentile statewide—meaning six out of ten similar programs in the state deliver better outcomes. This gap matters when nearby Prince George's Community College reports $44,587 for the same degree, an extra $8,000 annually.

The $24,000 debt load compounds the concern. While not catastrophic, it sits above both the state median ($20,092) and produces a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.66—higher than you'd want for an associate degree. Students at comparable Maryland programs typically graduate with less debt and higher earning power. Given that one-third of students here receive Pell grants, these modest outcomes hit lower-income families particularly hard.

With fewer than 30 graduates in this data set, these figures could shift dramatically year to year. But right now, this program appears to underperform its peer group. Parents should investigate what's driving the lower earnings—whether it's curriculum focus, employer connections, or student demographics—before committing. Other Maryland community colleges are delivering stronger returns for similar investments.