Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Southern Adventist University

Southern Adventist University's IT management program lands squarely at the national median across the board—comparable programs nationally suggest first-year earnings around $58,000 and debt near $27,000. That 0.47 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates would owe roughly half their first-year salary, which sits in reasonable territory for a bachelor's in technology. However, the absence of reported outcomes for Tennessee's six IT management programs makes it impossible to gauge whether Southern Adventist offers competitive value within the state.

The estimated numbers tell a fairly straightforward story: the debt burden appears manageable relative to typical tech sector starting salaries. Most graduates could realistically pay down $27,000 on a $58,000 income without severe financial strain. But these estimates derived from peer programs elsewhere don't capture what makes this particular program distinctive—whether its Adventist context, specific industry connections, or curriculum focus translates to better or worse outcomes than the national norm.

For parents weighing this investment, the national benchmarks suggest neither a standout opportunity nor a red flag. The key unknown is placement success: does this program effectively connect graduates to Tennessee's tech employers, or would your child need to relocate for opportunities? Without school-specific outcomes or state comparison data, you're betting that Southern Adventist's execution matches the national average—a reasonable but unverified assumption.