Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at National University

Comparable IT management bachelor's programs nationally suggest first-year earnings around $58,000, rising to $72,428 by year four—a trajectory that shows meaningful salary growth in a field where mid-career advancement matters. The estimated $30,000 debt load sits slightly above the national median but produces a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.52, meaning graduates from similar programs typically earn nearly double their debt in their first year alone. That's manageable by any reasonable standard.

The caveat here is visibility: National University's actual graduate sample was too small for the Department of Education to publish specific outcomes, so we're relying on what similar IT management programs produce. The four-year earnings figure of $72,000 is reported, not estimated, which confirms graduates do reach competitive mid-career salaries. The bigger question is whether National University's specific program prepares students as well as the peer programs these estimates draw from—something you can't determine from debt and earnings data alone.

For parents weighing this investment, the estimated numbers suggest typical IT management outcomes: reasonable debt, solid starting pay, and clear salary progression in a stable field. But with limited visibility into this specific program's track record, talking to recent alumni and understanding the program's industry connections becomes more important than usual.