Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown

With a small graduating class, the numbers here require caution, but West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown positions its IT management associate's degree at the median for the state—$40,087 in first-year earnings matches exactly what the typical West Virginia graduate in this field makes. That's actually 60th percentile performance statewide, meaning it slightly outperforms most local alternatives, though it trails far behind Strayer University's $61,810. The debt load of $17,500 translates to a manageable 0.44 ratio, meaning graduates owe less than half their first-year salary. This beats the national median debt of $21,480 and sits close to the state median.

The challenge is that this program serves a predominantly working-class population (68% receive Pell grants) while delivering earnings that lag about $1,600 below the national benchmark. For families looking at in-state options in West Virginia, this represents a middle-of-the-road choice—not the strongest performer, but reasonable debt levels mean graduates aren't starting with an anchor around their necks. The small sample size matters, though: a few particularly successful or struggling graduates could swing these numbers significantly in either direction.

For West Virginia families prioritizing affordability and local access to IT training, this works as a modest but sensible pathway. Just understand you're paying for accessibility rather than exceptional outcomes.