Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Pennsylvania College of Technology

Pennsylvania College of Technology's IT management program comes with an important caveat: we're looking at fewer than 30 graduates, which makes these numbers less reliable than we'd like. That said, the available data shows graduates earning about $51,700 in their first year—roughly $7,000 below both the state and national median for this degree. Within Pennsylvania, this puts the program at the 40th percentile, meaning more than half of comparable programs produce higher earnings. For reference, nearby Drexel grads earn over $78,000, while even University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus—which ranks lower statewide—produces similar outcomes at about $50,000.

The debt picture is fairly typical at $29,425, resulting in a manageable 0.57 debt-to-earnings ratio. Students aren't drowning in loans, but they're also not seeing the earnings boost that typically justifies a bachelor's in technology. The real question is whether starting $15,000+ behind peers at other Pennsylvania schools closes over time—and with such limited graduate data, there's no way to know.

Given the small sample size and below-average outcomes, families should dig deeper before committing. Talk to recent alumni directly about their career trajectories and job placements. For a tech degree where starting salary matters significantly for long-term earning potential, falling in the bottom half of state programs should prompt serious comparison shopping.