Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at North Seattle College

An estimated debt load of $17,500—slightly below the national median for this credential—positions North Seattle College's IT administration program as relatively affordable in a state where tech education varies widely in cost. Peer programs across Washington typically require similar borrowing, though what graduates actually earn from North Seattle itself remains uncertain due to insufficient data.

Based on comparable associate programs nationwide, first-year earnings around $41,752 would put graduates just above Washington's state median for this field. The estimated debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42 suggests manageable repayment if these projections hold true. However, Seattle's notoriously high cost of living means $41,752 goes much further in Spokane or smaller Washington cities than in the metro area where this school is located. Students planning to stay local should factor in whether these earnings estimates account for Seattle's wage premium—or whether they'll face the city's housing costs on a statewide average salary.

The real question is whether North Seattle College's specific program produces outcomes closer to Clover Park Technical College's reported $41,752 or Spokane Falls' $39,022—or something different entirely. For families willing to accept that uncertainty, the relatively modest debt load provides some cushion. But if you need confidence in specific outcomes before committing, programs with publicly reported graduate earnings might offer more concrete evidence of value.