Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Stevenson University

Stevenson's IT administration program sits in Maryland's middle tier, with peer programs suggesting first-year earnings around $56,000—respectable but trailing the state's top performers. The University of Maryland Global Campus, for instance, reports graduates earning nearly $74,000, while Capitol Technology clears $61,000. These aren't small differences when you're considering job prospects in the competitive Baltimore-Washington corridor's tech market.

The estimated debt load of $27,000 produces a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48, meaning graduates could theoretically dedicate less than half their first-year salary to paying off loans. That's workable math for a tech credential. However, the uncertainty here matters: with only four comparable Maryland programs providing the earnings baseline, and debt estimates drawn from national rather than state data, there's wider variance than usual in what actual Stevenson graduates might experience. The state's own median debt for this program type is notably lower at $20,500, which could mean Stevenson's figure skews high.

For parents, the key question is whether Stevenson provides the career support and industry connections that help IT graduates land on the higher end of Maryland's range rather than the lower. At 83% admission, it's an accessible program, but you're paying tuition for outcomes that should meaningfully exceed what you'd see at Maryland's public options. Ask about job placement rates and employer partnerships—those details matter more here than the estimates can tell you.