Information Science/Studies at Strayer University-Global Region

Strayer's Information Science program places graduates in the top quarter nationally for earnings, with first-year salaries of $71,167—substantially above the $58,651 national median. However, this strong earnings performance comes at a steep cost: graduates carry $53,250 in debt, more than double the national median of $25,750. That debt burden ranks in the bottom 5th percentile nationally, meaning 95% of similar programs saddle students with less debt.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.75 means graduates face nearly nine months of their gross salary in debt—manageable but not trivial, especially given that over half of Strayer students receive Pell grants and likely have fewer family resources to cushion repayment. The 11% earnings growth over four years is encouraging, but it doesn't fundamentally change the value equation when you're starting with debt levels this high.

Here's the practical reality: if your child can access this earning power through a state school or less expensive alternative, that's probably the smarter move. The earnings are genuinely strong, but they're not so exceptional that they justify paying twice the typical debt load. This program works best for students who've exhausted more affordable options or who value Strayer's flexibility enough to accept the premium price tag.