# Pennsylvania College of Technology: Information Technology (bachelor's)

Williamsport, PA. IPEDS 366252, CIP 11.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-college-of-technology/majors/information-technology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $51,698
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $77,250 (U.S. median for this major: $85,477 across 83 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,425 (U.S. median $26,917)
- Rank in PA: 8 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (10 colleges, $98,637): -$21,387
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,227

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.27 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $77,250 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,065 | $85,678 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $19,090 | $81,514 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $21,546 | $92,001 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $27,465 | $117,276 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $30,533 | $130,376 | 3.1 years |

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

## Information Technology at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | $104,383 | $27,000 | $18,134 | 43% |
| Drexel University | $101,488 | $31,000 | $38,509 | 78% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | $98,637 | $26,917 | $22,213 | 17% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $98,637 | $26,917 | $24,356 | 32% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $98,637 | $26,917 | $23,330 | 26% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $98,637 | $26,917 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $98,637 | $26,917 | $15,521 | 19% |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $77,250 | $29,425 | $25,110 | 54% |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $69,048 | $27,622 | $15,699 | 55% |

## Careers
- Network / systems administrator (SOC 15-1244): median wage $74,050 Williamsport, PA, $86,140 PA, $99,130 U.S.; U.S. jobs -4.1% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage $93,020 Williamsport, PA, $100,150 PA, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $121,760 Williamsport, PA, $163,910 PA, $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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