Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Limestone University

In South Carolina, IT programs cluster around a $61,810 median for first-year earnings—significantly higher than what national peer programs suggest for Limestone's graduates. The estimated $41,752 starting salary for this program places it roughly $20,000 below what similar credentials produce elsewhere in the state, a gap that should prompt serious questions about local employment pipelines and program outcomes.

The estimated debt load of $23,137 appears manageable on paper, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.55 that falls within typical community college ranges. However, this calculation assumes the national earnings estimate holds true. If Limestone's graduates actually track closer to South Carolina's higher state median, the program becomes considerably more attractive; if they track below the national figure, that debt becomes harder to justify. The reality is we're working with educated guesses for both sides of the equation because too few graduates from this specific program have reported outcomes.

For parents considering this investment, the key question is whether Limestone can connect students to the kind of IT opportunities that justify even an associate's degree. With a 98% admission rate and nearly half the student body receiving Pell grants, accessibility is clearly a priority—but without verifiable earnings data, you're essentially betting on job placement support and employer relationships that may or may not materialize. Before committing, insist on concrete placement statistics and alumni contacts who can speak to their actual post-graduation experiences.