Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at South University-Savannah

Similar IT programs across Georgia suggest first-year earnings around $36,000—about $5,700 below the national median for this credential. That gap matters when you're looking at an estimated $25,849 in debt, roughly $4,400 more than the typical graduate nationally carries. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.72 isn't catastrophic, but it means nearly three-quarters of a year's salary going toward educational debt before living expenses enter the picture.

What's striking is how much variation exists among Georgia's IT programs. Graduates from Chattahoochee Technical College and Gwinnett Technical College—both public institutions—report earnings in the $42,000-$44,000 range with comparable credentials. Meanwhile, programs at technical colleges like Augusta Tech hit right at the state median where South University's estimated figures land. With 72% of South University-Savannah students receiving Pell grants, the combination of higher-than-average debt and middle-of-the-pack earnings could pose real challenges for graduates trying to gain financial footing.

The estimation here stems from too few graduates to report publicly, making it impossible to know whether this specific program outperforms or underperforms its Georgia peers. For families weighing a $26,000 debt load against uncertain earnings prospects, Georgia's public technical colleges offer a clearer value proposition with documented outcomes in this field.