Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at MTI College

MTI College's IT administration program carries the highest debt burden you'll find among California schools offering this degree—95th percentile nationally—while delivering earnings that sit right at the state median. That's a problematic combination. Though graduates start at $39,970 and see decent 22% growth to $48,939 by year four, they're saddled with $12,902 in debt, well above California's typical $17,958 median. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.32 means students graduate owing nearly a third of their first-year salary.

The one bright spot: MTI does achieve 60th percentile earnings among California IT programs, outperforming most in-state competition despite starting below the national average. And the program serves a significant population of Pell-eligible students (41%) who might otherwise lack access to technical training. However, with sample sizes under 30 graduates, these numbers could swing dramatically year to year.

**The bottom line**: Unless your child has a compelling reason to choose MTI—like location or program specifics that fit their needs—the high debt burden makes this harder to justify when other California IT programs deliver similar earnings with substantially less financial burden. The 22% earnings growth is encouraging, but starting deeper in debt matters for young graduates building their financial footing.