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

Miller-Motte College-McCann-Monroe graduates start at $34,521—well below both the state median of $37,300 and the national median of $41,752 for IT administration associate degrees. Among Louisiana's four programs in this field, this ranks at the 40th percentile, meaning there are stronger in-state options like Bossier Parish Community College, where graduates earn $40,080. The $25,849 debt load, while manageable with a first-year ratio of 0.75, is higher than typical for this credential level.

The earnings trajectory shows promise: graduates see 23% growth by year four, reaching $42,302, which finally exceeds state and national benchmarks. That's the positive case here—persistence pays off eventually. However, serving a primarily Pell-eligible population (74%), the program places graduates into those early years earning $3,000-$7,000 less than peers from other programs. For families watching every dollar, those initial lean years matter significantly.

If your child is committed to staying in Monroe and this is the most accessible option, the numbers work—the debt isn't crushing and earnings do improve. But if Bossier Parish or another Louisiana community college is within reach, those alternatives deliver stronger starting salaries with similar or lower debt, getting graduates to financial stability faster.