Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Davis College

Comparable Ohio programs in networking and telecommunications suggest first-year earnings around $44,735—right at the state median—but the estimated debt load of $32,882 creates a ratio that's workable yet steeper than ideal. That 0.74 debt-to-earnings figure means your child would owe roughly three-quarters of their first year's salary, about $11,000 more than the national typical debt for this associate's degree. With 61% of Davis students receiving Pell grants, this debt burden hits a population that can least afford extended repayment.

The technology field does favor associate-degree holders who can jump quickly into network administration or IT support roles, and the earnings estimate here matches what nearby Sinclair and DeVry graduates actually report. However, the debt premium—likely reflecting Davis College's private status—means your child starts their career with less financial breathing room than peers at community colleges offering the same credential. For a two-year degree, any debt approaching $33,000 deserves scrutiny, especially when Ohio community colleges with similar outcomes typically leave students with $10,000 less to repay.

If Davis offers substantially better job placement services or industry connections that justify the premium, it might pencil out. Otherwise, starting at a lower-cost Ohio community college could deliver comparable earnings with significantly less financial stress in those critical first years of building a career.