Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at Warner Pacific University

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 suggests this program could work financially—peer programs nationally show graduates earning around $58,000 in their first year while carrying roughly $27,000 in debt. That translates to about six months of gross income, which lands in manageable territory for most tech careers. Warner Pacific serves a population where nearly half of students receive Pell grants, and for students from these backgrounds, a bachelor's degree in IT administration with this kind of earnings trajectory could represent meaningful economic mobility.

The challenge is uncertainty. With only five schools in Oregon offering this specific bachelor's program and no local comparisons with reported data, you're betting on national patterns holding true at a small private university in Portland. Tech markets vary significantly by region, and while Portland has a decent technology sector, outcomes depend heavily on whether Warner Pacific's curriculum, industry connections, and career services can position graduates competitively. The estimated $58,000 starting salary sits at the national median for IT administration programs, but whether Warner Pacific's graduates actually hit this mark—or exceed it—remains unknown.

Before committing, find out where recent graduates actually landed jobs and what they're earning. If the school can't provide concrete placement data, that silence tells you something. The financial framework looks reasonable on paper, but you need evidence this specific program delivers on the promise.