Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at St Petersburg College

St Petersburg College graduates from this IT administration program earn more than their Florida peers—$52,458 versus the state median of $45,819—though the numbers come from a small sample that makes them less reliable than typical data. While that first-year salary doesn't match top performers like Strayer's $61,810, it outpaces most community college alternatives in the state and crushes the national median of $41,752 by more than $10,000.

The debt picture works in students' favor here. At $21,614, graduates carry manageable loans that represent just five months of first-year earnings. The 0.41 debt-to-earnings ratio sits well below concerning thresholds, meaning most graduates should handle repayment without financial strain. Earnings climb modestly to $54,685 by year four—not dramatic growth, but steady progression that suggests job stability rather than a ceiling problem.

The caveat matters: with under 30 graduates in this dataset, a few outliers could skew these numbers significantly. For parents willing to accept that uncertainty, the fundamentals look solid—reasonable debt for above-average earnings in a state where IT jobs continue expanding. This program appears to deliver what community college students typically want: affordable training that leads to middle-class wages quickly.