Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls

Four years after graduation, this program's graduates earn just $30,424—a steep drop from the estimated $41,832 first-year figure based on comparable Ohio programs. That decline runs counter to what you'd expect in IT fields, where skills typically become more valuable over time. The pattern suggests graduates may struggle to advance or maintain entry-level positions in their field.

The estimated debt of $25,849 creates a year-and-a-half payback timeline against those fourth-year earnings—manageable on paper, but concerning when paired with backward earning trajectories. With three-quarters of students receiving Pell grants, many families here can't afford a credential that doesn't deliver sustained wage growth. Compare this to Cincinnati State's nearby program, where graduates earn $42,452, or note that this school's outcomes lag even the modest state median by over $11,000 by year four.

The gap between estimated first-year earnings and actual fourth-year data raises questions about whether graduates are working in IT roles at all or finding that an associate's degree alone doesn't provide enough credential weight in this market. For families considering this investment, the backwards earnings trend is the red flag that matters most—you want to see your child's salary climbing after graduation, not falling by a quarter.