Information Science/Studies at Strayer University-Pennsylvania

Strayer-Pennsylvania's Information Science graduates earn solidly—$71,167 in year one, rising to nearly $79,000 by year four—but that comes at a steep cost. The $53,250 median debt is more than double both the national average ($25,750) and Pennsylvania's median ($27,000) for this program. While the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.75 is technically manageable, it means graduates are carrying roughly three times more debt than peers at other Information Science programs while earning comparable salaries.

The earnings themselves tell a more encouraging story. Graduates place at the 75th percentile nationally and outperform the Pennsylvania median by about $10,000. With two-thirds of students receiving Pell grants, Strayer clearly serves students who might not have access to flagship universities, and the career outcomes show they're landing decent tech-sector jobs. The 11% earnings growth over four years suggests stable career progression.

The core question is whether the premium debt load is justified. Drexel and Albright graduates earn slightly more, but likely with comparable debt given their private school pricing. For a student already committed to Strayer's adult-focused model—perhaps working while studying—these outcomes work. But if choosing between schools, the nearly $30,000 additional debt compared to Pennsylvania averages should factor heavily into the decision, especially when University of Pittsburgh campuses offer similar programs at presumably lower in-state costs.