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

A bachelor's in IT management from the University of North Georgia appears to underdeliver on earnings compared to peer programs. First-year earnings of $46,808 fall well below what similar programs produce both in Georgia (median $58,960) and nationally (median $58,056). When comparable programs at Georgia College produce $67,455 and even Kennesaw State hits $60,691, this roughly $12,000-20,000 gap is meaningful. The estimated $25,000 debt figure—derived from similar-sized programs nationally—keeps the debt-to-earnings ratio manageable at 0.53, but that's cold comfort when the earnings themselves lag so far behind.

The practical concern here is starting salary: $46,808 in IT management puts graduates closer to general business roles than tech positions. Given that Georgia's tech sector offers stronger compensation even to new graduates, and that peer schools in the state consistently produce higher outcomes, parents should ask pointed questions about job placement patterns and employer relationships. The lower earnings might reflect the program's focus, local market dynamics in Dahlonega, or curriculum differences—but without more clarity on why this program trails its peers so significantly, it's hard to justify choosing it over alternatives like Kennesaw State that deliver substantially better outcomes while likely carrying similar debt.