Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Strayer University-Delaware

Strayer's IT management program in Delaware produces starting salaries of $61,810—substantially above the national median of $41,752 for associate-level IT programs. However, that premium comes with debt about 31% higher than typical, and the earnings trajectory reverses course, dropping to $57,214 by year four. With only two schools offering this program in Delaware, the state median matches Strayer's figures exactly, limiting useful in-state comparison.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46 remains manageable, meaning graduates earn roughly twice what they owe. That's a reasonable starting point for any associate degree, particularly one serving a predominantly Pell-eligible population (69% of students). The real question is why earnings decline after the initial placement—this pattern could signal that early jobs don't lead to advancement, or that graduates are struggling to compete with bachelor's-holding peers for mid-career positions.

For a family evaluating this investment, the first-year outcomes justify the cost, but the earnings plateau demands attention. If your child plans to use this as a stepping stone to a bachelor's degree or has clear industry connections, the strong starting salary creates a solid foundation. If this is intended as a terminal degree, though, probe what happens to graduates after that initial job—the downward trajectory is unusual for IT roles and worth understanding before committing to above-average debt.