Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Jacksonville University

Jacksonville University's IT management program shows estimated debt below both state and national medians—around $27,000 versus $32,000 for Florida programs overall. When comparable programs in Florida produce first-year earnings near $54,000, that debt load translates to a manageable 0.49 ratio, meaning graduates would owe roughly half their first-year salary. This positions the program competitively on cost, though it's worth noting that other Florida schools with reported data show a wide earnings spread, from $54,000 to over $73,000 at the University of Miami.

The challenge is that these figures come from peer programs rather than Jacksonville's actual outcomes, which aren't reported due to small graduate cohorts. Similar Florida IT management programs cluster tightly around the $54,000 mark nationally, suggesting reasonable consistency across the state. But without Jacksonville-specific data, you're betting that their outcomes mirror this pattern. The program's moderate debt and alignment with state benchmarks suggest a solid financial foundation, but compare carefully against schools with transparent outcomes—particularly nearby Florida State College at Jacksonville, which reports nearly $60,000 in first-year earnings with graduates from the same metro area job market.

If your child can graduate with debt near or below that $27,000 estimate, the fundamentals look sound for an entry-level IT career. Just recognize you're working with educated guesses rather than this program's track record.