Information Science/Studies at ITI Technical College

ITI Technical College's Information Science associate program delivers relatively low debt with solid first-year earnings for Louisiana. At $19,110 in median debt, students here borrow about $6,000 more than the national median for this program, but they're earning $39,046—slightly above the national median and ranking in the 60th percentile among Louisiana programs. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.49 means graduates owe roughly half their first year's salary, which is manageable compared to many technical programs.

The limited state data (only two Louisiana schools offer this program) makes direct comparison difficult, but ITI performs competitively within its market. With 60% of students receiving Pell grants, this program serves a largely lower-income population and appears to be delivering employable skills at a reasonable cost. The moderate sample size suggests consistent program outcomes rather than outlier results.

For families weighing this investment, the numbers work: graduates can realistically pay down their debt within 2-3 years while building IT careers in Louisiana's growing tech sector. It's not going to dramatically outperform expectations—you're looking at middle-of-the-pack earnings—but the debt load won't become a burden either.