Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Rasmussen University-Illinois

Rasmussen University-Illinois delivers solidly middle-of-the-pack outcomes for IT management graduates, hitting nearly the exact national median earnings of $41,752 with first-year pay at $42,043. More telling is the state comparison: at the 60th percentile among Illinois programs, this performs respectably but trails schools like Southwestern Illinois College by $4,300 annually. The debt load of $21,480 is unfortunately higher than the state median of $16,740, meaning graduates here borrow about $5,000 more than typical Illinois IT students to achieve similar earnings.

The 0.51 debt-to-earnings ratio keeps payments manageable—roughly half of first-year income—but with 63% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are price-sensitive. That extra debt matters more for students already stretching financially. The program serves its purpose as a practical entry point into IT administration roles, and graduates do clear the break-even bar with debt well below annual earnings.

For Illinois families, this works as a reliable option but not necessarily the best value. If location flexibility exists, exploring community college alternatives like Southwestern Illinois could deliver similar credentials with less debt. If Rasmussen's campus access or scheduling fits better with a working student's life, the premium is modest enough to justify—just recognize you're paying for convenience rather than superior outcomes.