Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Southeast Arkansas College

In Arkansas, IT management programs typically produce first-year earnings around $62,000—nearly 50% higher than what comparable programs nationally suggest Southeast Arkansas College graduates might earn. That $20,000 gap is substantial and worth understanding, especially since this program serves a predominantly Pell-eligible student body that needs strong immediate returns.

The estimated debt load of $17,500 is manageable relative to the national benchmark of $21,000, and the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42 falls within reasonable territory. However, the earnings estimate is derived from a broad national sample that may not reflect Arkansas's IT labor market or the specific preparation this program provides. The single Arkansas comparison point—Strayer's $62,000—suggests local outcomes could be significantly better, but without actual data from Southeast Arkansas College's graduates, there's no way to know whether this program connects students to those higher-paying Arkansas IT jobs.

For a family weighing this investment, the uncertainty cuts both ways. The debt burden appears light, but you're making decisions based on national proxies in a state where the actual market appears much stronger. Before committing, find out where Southeast Arkansas College's IT graduates actually land—which employers hire them, what roles they fill, and whether those positions pay closer to the national estimate or the Arkansas reality.