Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at St. Joseph's University-New York

A $47K starting salary for an IT management degree should raise immediate concerns—particularly when the national median is $58K and top New York programs like Rochester Institute of Technology produce graduates earning nearly double. While St. Joseph's graduates carry less debt than average ($19,500 versus the state's $23,812 median), the earnings gap is substantial enough that the favorable debt picture doesn't offset it. Among New York's 29 schools offering this program, St. Joseph's lands right at the 40th percentile—meaning six out of ten comparable state programs deliver better outcomes.

The 0.42 debt-to-earnings ratio looks manageable on paper, but context matters: graduates are entering the job market with credentials that appear to command significantly less in the marketplace than their peers. This isn't just about comparing to elite programs—even CUNY John Jay, a public institution, shows higher median earnings. The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could fluctuate year to year, but they still tell a story about market positioning.

For families paying private university tuition in New York City, this program struggles to justify its cost when measured against outcomes. If your child is set on IT management, you'll want to understand why this program underperforms both the state and national medians before committing.