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

Rasmussen-Kansas graduates start earning nearly $60,000 right out of school—slightly above the national median for IT management programs—but they're carrying almost double the typical debt burden at $47,579. Among the seven Kansas schools offering this degree, earnings land at the 60th percentile, meaning graduates here earn more than most other in-state options. The real concern is that debt load, which ranks in just the 5th percentile nationally (meaning 95% of similar programs saddle students with less debt).

The positive trajectory matters here: earnings climb 17% to nearly $70,000 by year four, which helps make that initial 0.80 debt-to-earnings ratio more manageable over time. For a school serving a majority first-generation and Pell-eligible population, these outcomes show graduates can access solid middle-class tech salaries. However, the debt premium is substantial—you're paying roughly $20,000 more than the national norm for what amounts to slightly above-average earnings.

If your child has strong in-state alternatives with lower debt loads, explore those first. But if accessibility and flexibility (Rasmussen's online model) matter for your family's situation, the earnings growth and above-median salaries suggest graduates can reasonably service this debt, even if it takes longer than ideal. Just ensure the total borrowed stays close to that $47,579 figure—any additional loans would push this into genuinely risky territory.