Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Minneapolis Community and Technical College

This IT program at Minneapolis Community and Technical College sits squarely in the middle of Minnesota's offerings—literally at the state median for both earnings ($44,549 statewide vs. $55,442 here by year four) and debt ($18,990). The 40% earnings jump from first to fourth year is impressive, suggesting graduates move into better positions quickly, but the small sample size means a handful of career trajectories are driving these numbers. You're looking at data from fewer than 30 graduates, so your child's experience could vary significantly.

The starting salary of $39,603 trails competitors like Dakota County Technical College and Hennepin Technical College by several thousand dollars, though the debt load is reasonable at under $19,000—manageable on even the lower first-year income. The program serves a substantial population of Pell grant recipients (40%), indicating a commitment to accessible education, but this isn't translating into above-average outcomes compared to other Minnesota schools.

If your child is considering this program, have an honest conversation about whether they can be one of the success stories in that small sample. The fourth-year earnings suggest potential, but with competitors like Dakota County Tech producing consistently higher outcomes with similar debt, you'd need a compelling reason—location, specific faculty expertise, schedule flexibility—to choose Minneapolis Community and Technical College over those alternatives.