Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at University of Phoenix-Nevada

University of Phoenix-Nevada graduates in this IT management program earn right at Nevada's median—$60,400 in year one—but carry significantly higher debt than typical programs nationwide. The $46,262 median debt load is far above the national benchmark of $27,000 for this degree, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.77 that demands careful scrutiny. While earnings sit comfortably in the 59th percentile nationally, that advantage is immediately offset by debt levels in the 95th percentile.

The most troubling signal is earnings stagnation: graduates show essentially zero income growth between years one and four, earning roughly $60,500 in both periods. In IT fields where skills typically command rising compensation, this flatline suggests either a career plateau or that many graduates may be working outside their specialty. With only one other Nevada school offering this program, prospective students lack in-state alternatives for comparison, but national data shows dozens of programs delivering similar or better earnings with half the debt burden.

For a family weighing a $46,000 investment, this program requires honest math. If your child could access a comparable IT management degree at a public university—particularly an in-state option with lower tuition—the savings would likely exceed $20,000 while producing similar career outcomes. This might make sense for a working adult needing flexible online options, but traditional students have financially superior paths to the same destination.