Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan's IT management program delivers exactly what you'd expect: solid, middle-of-the-pack outcomes with no major surprises. Graduates earn $59,433 their first year—slightly above the national median and ranking in the 60th percentile among Michigan's 14 IT management programs. That's a respectable position, beating programs at larger names like Michigan State, though it falls well short of Michigan Tech's $77,810.

The debt picture is actually a relative bright spot here. At $25,625, graduates carry less debt than both the state and national medians ($27,000 each), creating a manageable 0.43 debt-to-earnings ratio. That means graduates earn enough in their first year to cover roughly 2.3 times their debt—a reasonable foundation for repayment. For a school serving a substantial population of Pell grant recipients (37%), keeping debt below benchmarks matters.

The fundamental question is whether this delivers enough value for a tech-focused degree. Eastern Michigan's admission profile suggests it's accessible to a broad range of students, and the program produces reliably employable graduates earning close to $60,000 right out of school. If your child needs an affordable path into IT management without the competitive admission hurdles of top-tier programs, this works. Just understand they're entering the profession from the middle of the pack, not the top.