Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Miller-Motte College-Columbus

Miller-Motte College-Columbus graduates earn nearly $6,000 less in their first year than the typical IT administration associate's degree holder nationwide, landing in just the 23rd percentile nationally. While the program sits at the median among Georgia schools, that's hardly reassuring when top state programs like Chattahoochee Technical College produce graduates earning $44,000+ right out of the gate—$10,000 more annually for similar training.

The $25,849 debt load represents about 9 months of first-year earnings, which isn't catastrophic but becomes harder to justify given the below-average returns. The 23% earnings growth over four years (reaching $42,302) helps, yet even that trajectory leaves graduates well behind peers from nearby technical colleges. With 90% of students receiving Pell grants, the financial stakes are particularly high for this predominantly low-income student body who may have limited resources to absorb underperformance.

For families considering IT education in Georgia, the data suggests exploring the state's technical college system first. Programs at institutions like Chattahoochee or Gwinnett Technical College deliver substantially stronger earning potential for similar or lower debt, making them considerably safer bets for launch an IT career without the burden of below-market starting salaries.