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

Based on comparable IT management programs in Georgia, Strayer's graduates can expect first-year earnings around $59,000—right in line with the state median. That's the good news. The challenging part is the estimated debt load of $46,262, which runs nearly double what similar programs typically produce both statewide ($27,803) and nationally ($27,000). This debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.78 means graduates would face nearly a full year's salary in student loans, creating real financial pressure in those crucial early career years.

The gap becomes clearer when you look at Georgia's public alternatives. Georgia College graduates in this field earn $67,000 with presumably lower debt as a state institution, while even Kennesaw State's $60,691 comes with more manageable borrowing. Strayer serves a predominantly Pell-eligible population (78%), students who often can't afford to take on premium-level debt for median-level outcomes. The program delivers market-rate IT skills, but the financing structure works against the very students it aims to serve.

If your child is considering Strayer, push hard on financial aid beyond loans and compare the actual cost after grants to what Georgia's public universities would charge. The career outcome appears solid enough, but only if the debt burden can be substantially reduced from these estimated levels.