Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Herzing University-Akron

Herzing University-Akron's networking program shows a split personality: graduates carry above-average debt ($30,649, higher than the national median of $21,874) but earn roughly on par with peers nationally. The twist comes when looking at Ohio specifically—while this program performs in the 61st percentile nationally, it falls to the 40th percentile among Ohio programs, where the state median is $44,735. Students here start slightly behind competitors like Sinclair Community College ($45,772) despite paying similar tuition.

The positive news is steady earnings growth, with income climbing 14% to $49,816 by year four. With 78% of students receiving Pell grants, this program clearly serves students who need credentials to enter the workforce. The 0.70 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable—not exceptional, but workable for graduates entering a field with stable demand.

For Ohio families, this is a functional choice rather than an optimal one. Your child will likely find work and gradually improve their earnings, but they'll start with more debt than necessary given where their first-year salary lands compared to other in-state options. If Sinclair or similar community college alternatives are geographically accessible, those might deliver similar outcomes with less financial burden. If Herzing's location or schedule flexibility solves a real logistical problem, the program works—just understand you're paying a premium for convenience rather than superior outcomes.