Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at DeVry University-Arizona

DeVry's networking program in Phoenix delivers earnings that exceed both the national and Arizona medians, but the real question is whether that performance justifies debt levels roughly 50% higher than typical programs. At $32,882 in student loans versus the Arizona median of $22,441, graduates here are borrowing about $10,000 more—though they're earning enough in year one ($44,735) to keep their debt-to-earnings ratio manageable at 0.74.

The earnings trajectory looks solid: first-year graduates already earn $4,000 more than the Arizona median, and by year four they're making $51,108—a 14% increase that suggests the credential has staying power in the job market. Among Arizona's 14 networking programs, this ranks in the 60th percentile for earnings, which means it's competitive but not exceptional at the state level. For comparison, Pima Community College's graduates earn less initially but likely carry significantly lower debt, making the value equation different.

The premium pricing becomes a family decision: can you absorb an extra $10,000 in debt for a program that places in the upper tier nationally but middle-of-the-pack in Arizona? For students who need flexible scheduling or aren't near a community college, this program produces viable IT careers. But families should compare total costs carefully—the higher debt isn't paired with dramatically higher earnings compared to state alternatives.