Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Kilgore College

In Texas, IT administration programs show substantial variation in outcomes—from $36,500 to over $60,000 in first-year earnings at schools with reported data. For Kilgore College, peer programs nationally suggest around $41,750 in first-year earnings with roughly $17,500 in debt, though the actual outcomes here could differ significantly given the state's median sits nearly $7,500 higher at $49,160.

That debt load, if accurate, is manageable—a 0.42 ratio means graduates would owe less than half their first year's salary. The challenge is whether Kilgore's actual outcomes align more closely with the national baseline or Texas's stronger performance. Given that 37% of students receive Pell grants, many families here are stretching financially, and the difference between $41,750 and $49,160 matters considerably when servicing student loans.

The two-year timeframe keeps costs contained, and IT administration remains a field with clear employment pathways. But without knowing this program's actual placement and earnings record, you're betting that Kilgore can match or exceed what similar programs produce elsewhere. Before committing, ask the school directly about graduate employment rates and starting salaries for recent completers—if they can demonstrate outcomes closer to Texas's stronger median, this becomes a much clearer value proposition.