Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at New England Institute of Technology

New England Institute of Technology's IT Administration program produces graduates who earn $67,411 their first year—nearly $10,000 above the national median for this degree and landing in the 80th percentile nationally. That's a meaningful premium for a program at a school with a 73% admission rate. The debt load of $28,616 is essentially average for this field, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42. Graduates see steady income growth, reaching $76,117 by year four, which suggests the technical skills translate into real career progression.

The state context here is limited—this is the only bachelor's-level IT Administration program in Rhode Island, so the "60th percentile" ranking is essentially meaningless for comparison purposes. What matters more is how this stacks up against neighboring states or the national landscape, where it clearly performs well. The moderate sample size means these numbers represent real outcomes but aren't based on huge cohort numbers.

For a family considering this program, the math works: graduates earn enough in year one to manage their debt comfortably, and they're entering a growing field with solid trajectory. The combination of above-average earnings and typical debt makes this a straightforward value proposition in a career-focused program.