Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Iona University

A bachelor's in IT management typically leads to solid starting salaries, but similar programs across New York suggest first-year earnings around $49,000—nearly $9,000 below the national median for this field. That gap matters when you're looking at an estimated $23,000 in debt, particularly at a school where the 91% admission rate and modest SAT scores indicate less selectivity than programs producing stronger outcomes.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 sits in reasonable territory, meaning graduates from comparable programs could realistically manage their loans on a tech salary. However, the earnings estimate reveals a troubling pattern: peer IT management programs in New York range from $49,000 at CUNY John Jay to $89,000 at Rochester Institute of Technology. Iona's estimated position at the lower end of this spectrum, aligned with the state median, suggests this program may not provide the competitive edge needed in New York's tech job market.

Here's the practical concern: you're likely paying private university tuition for outcomes that mirror programs at public institutions. With no actual graduate data available for Iona's specific program, you're making a significant financial bet based entirely on how similar schools perform. Before committing, compare the total cost of attendance here against SUNY options or schools like Mercy that produce demonstrably stronger early-career results in this same field.