Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at University of North Dakota

A 0.43 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests manageable financial footing for this tech-focused bachelor's degree, though the reality for University of North Dakota graduates specifically remains unclear. Based on comparable programs nationally, first-year earnings around $58,000 combined with estimated debt of $25,000 would represent a reasonable trade-off—you'd owe less than half your starting salary, a benchmark often considered sustainable for STEM-adjacent fields.

The challenge is that North Dakota's limited IT education landscape makes comparisons difficult. Only four schools in the state offer this program, and the one with reported data (Rasmussen University-North Dakota) shows similar earnings but nearly double the debt at $47,579. If UND's actual outcomes align more closely with the national debt profile than the state average, that would represent a meaningful advantage. However, without program-specific data, you're essentially betting on how well this particular school prepares students relative to its peers.

The tech sector in North Dakota centers largely around emerging areas like cybersecurity and energy infrastructure IT—fields where a solid foundation matters more than prestige. If your student can graduate near the estimated debt level while building practical skills, the numbers work. But confirm what job placement support and internship connections actually exist at UND before committing, since comparable programs can produce vastly different real-world outcomes.