Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Mid Michigan College

First-year earnings around $41,700 and debt of $17,500 would make this associate's degree a solid value proposition—if those numbers hold up. The challenge is that Mid Michigan College doesn't have enough graduates in this program for the DOE to report actual outcomes, so we're working with national benchmarks from similar IT administration programs. The estimated debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42 is strong, suggesting graduates could feasibly manage loan payments while building careers in network administration, IT support, or systems management.

What gives this picture more weight is how it compares to Michigan's IT landscape. The state median for these programs sits at $35,380—meaning the national benchmark used here runs $6,000 higher. That gap matters. If Mid Michigan's actual outcomes track closer to other Michigan schools (like Baker College's $35,380), the value proposition tightens considerably, though the lower debt estimate would still keep things manageable.

For a two-year degree leading to technical roles with clear career paths, the estimated numbers suggest reasonable upside. But parents should dig into Mid Michigan's specific placement rates and employer connections in the region. The small graduate cohort that triggered data suppression means you're betting on a program without a verified track record—make sure the school can demonstrate where their IT grads actually land jobs and at what starting salaries.