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

Rasmussen's IT administration program delivers earnings that match the national average but fall short within Wisconsin, where the state's strong technical college system sets a high bar. At $42,043, graduates earn slightly less than the state median of $42,321, placing this program in the 40th percentile among Wisconsin's 17 IT programs—meaning six in ten comparable programs produce better outcomes. Madison Area Technical College graduates, for instance, earn $54,784, about 30% more.

The $21,480 in median debt sits exactly at the national median but runs notably higher than Wisconsin's typical $16,828, creating a 0.51 debt-to-earnings ratio. This means graduates face about six months of earnings in debt, manageable but not exceptional. For a program serving a majority Pell-eligible population (57%), this debt level requires careful consideration, particularly when nearby technical colleges often offer lower tuition paths to similar or better outcomes.

The practical question: Can your student access one of Wisconsin's stronger technical college programs instead? Fox Valley, Western, or Waukesha County Technical Colleges all deliver higher earnings with typically lower debt. If Rasmussen offers more flexible scheduling or location advantages that matter for your family's situation, the program won't derail their finances—but it's not the value leader among Wisconsin's IT training options.