Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Ottawa University-Ottawa

Peer programs in computer technology management nationally suggest first-year earnings around $58,000 paired with $27,000 in debt—a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 that's manageable by industry standards. That half-year's-salary debt load means graduates should be able to handle payments while building careers in IT management, network administration, or related technical roles. The challenge here is that we're working entirely from national estimates rather than Ottawa University's actual outcomes, so your child's experience could vary significantly from these benchmarks.

Kansas programs in this field show some interesting variation. The one school with reported data (Rasmussen) shows slightly higher earnings at $59,685, though Kansas programs typically carry considerably more debt at $47,579 median. If Ottawa's actual debt profile resembles that state pattern rather than the national estimate we're using, the financial picture becomes less attractive. The uncertainty matters more given Ottawa's student profile—35% Pell-eligible students and an 1011 average SAT suggest a population where debt levels really matter.

The bottom line: the estimated numbers suggest reasonable value, but you're making this decision essentially blind to Ottawa's actual track record with IT grads. Before committing, press the financial aid office hard for concrete placement data, actual graduate outcomes, and what employers typically recruit from their program. The theoretical numbers work, but you need evidence this specific program delivers.