Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at DeVry University-Ohio

DeVry University-Ohio's Computer Systems Networking program delivers exactly average earnings nationally but falls short within Ohio, where graduates typically earn about $1,200 more annually. At $60,540 in first-year earnings, this program ranks in just the 40th percentile among Ohio's 11 networking programs—meaning 60% of comparable in-state options produce higher-earning graduates.

The debt burden tells a more troubling story. At $48,014, graduates carry nearly double the national median debt for this field ($27,000) and almost 2.5 times the typical Ohio debt load ($19,500). This places DeVry in the 95th percentile nationally for debt—among the highest-debt programs in the country. While the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.79 isn't catastrophic, it's concerning when Ohio University's multiple campuses offer the same $61,788 earning potential with significantly lower debt loads.

For Ohio families, this presents a clear financial disadvantage. Your child would graduate with substantially more debt than peers at state universities while earning the same or less. The 10% earnings growth over four years is modest but positive. Given Ohio's strong public options in this field, DeVry's premium pricing is difficult to justify unless private education or flexible scheduling provides compelling personal value that outweighs the financial cost.