Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Norwich University

Norwich University's Computer/Information Technology program produces graduates earning about $61,000 their first year—roughly $3,000 above the national median for this degree but notably below Vermont's state median of $66,820. That 40th percentile state ranking matters here: with only two schools offering this program in Vermont, Norwich trails Champlain College by more than $11,000 in graduate earnings. For families paying private university tuition while hoping to keep their student in-state, that gap deserves attention.

The debt picture is reasonable at $26,399, translating to a 0.43 debt-to-earnings ratio that suggests manageable loan payments. Graduates should expect monthly student loan bills around $300, which is workable on a $61,000 salary. The moderate sample size means these numbers reflect real outcomes, not statistical noise.

For Vermont families, this creates a practical question: Norwich delivers solid, above-average national outcomes and reasonable debt, but Champlain's graduates start nearly 20% higher in earnings. If your student qualifies for both programs and plans to stay in Vermont's tech job market, that earnings difference could compound significantly over a career. Norwich works as a choice, particularly for students drawn to its military heritage or campus culture, but parents should recognize they're paying for more than just the IT degree outcomes.