# Kennesaw State University: Information Technology (bachelor's)

Kennesaw, GA. IPEDS 486840, CIP 11.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kennesaw-state-university/majors/information-technology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $60,691
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $95,958 (U.S. median for this major: $85,477 across 83 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,803 (U.S. median $26,917)
- Rank in GA: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (3 colleges, $95,958): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$10,481

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.71 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $95,958 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,235 | $57,627 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $12,661 | $59,633 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $15,185 | $71,521 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $18,263 | $86,019 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $19,309 | $90,945 | 1.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Information Technology at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia College & State University | $97,653 | $20,740 | $20,686 | 64% |
| Kennesaw State University | $95,958 | $27,803 | $15,048 | 52% |
| Herzing University-Atlanta | $70,624 | $41,837 | $21,679 | 14% |

## Careers
- Network / systems administrator (SOC 15-1244): median wage $101,000 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $97,170 GA, $99,130 U.S.; U.S. jobs -4.1% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage $103,400 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $102,140 GA, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $177,970 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $173,940 GA, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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