Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Herzing University-Atlanta

Herzing University-Atlanta's networking program occupies an interesting middle ground: it outperforms the national median but trails most in-state competitors. With first-year earnings of $43,901, graduates earn slightly above the national average for this degree, yet rank in just the 40th percentile among Georgia's 11 networking programs. That matters because DeVry Georgia—a direct Atlanta competitor—posts $44,735 in earnings with similar debt loads.

The debt picture here is actually the program's strength. At $30,649, the debt burden sits well below Georgia's median of $31,766 and in the 25th percentile nationally—meaning 75% of comparable programs saddle students with more debt. The 0.70 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable, and earnings grow a healthy 14% by year four to nearly $50,000. For a school serving predominantly Pell-eligible students (68%), this represents solid economic mobility.

The practical calculation: your child will likely start around $44,000 in a field with decent growth prospects and graduate with less debt than peers at most other programs. They won't be at the top of Georgia's networking market, but they'll have a functional pathway into IT without crushing debt. If choosing between Georgia networking programs, you're paying similar amounts for slightly below-median outcomes—serviceable, but not exceptional value.