IT Management at Strayer University-Delaware

Wilmington, DE · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

a compact campus enrolling 240 students in Wilmington, DE.

Program Analysis

Graduates of Strayer University-Delaware's IT Management program earn $61,810/yr in their first year — 44% above the $43,065 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 23.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI IT Management programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in IT Management's career paths, with 68% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

At $28,519 in median debt against $61,810 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

At #59 of 132 IT Management programs, Strayer University-Delaware scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

There are 2 registered apprenticeship pathways mapped to IT Management, including Health Information Management Privacy And Security Officer (median $136,550/yr). Apprenticeships offer an alternative route that combines paid work with structured training.

68 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
61
Low End
68
Score
71
High End
Earnings $61,810/yr (44% vs median)
AI-Proof Exposed (32% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (386,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$62K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple
23.2x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
13 of 13
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition
$27,840
Median Debt at Graduation
$28,519
5.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$58,656
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for IT Management graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Computer and information systems managers $171,200 +15.2% 47%
Managers, all other $136,550 +4.5% 53%
Database architects $135,980 +8.7% 6%
Computer and information systems managers
$171,200
+15.2% growth 47% AI-proof
Managers, all other
$136,550
+4.5% growth 53% AI-proof
Database architects
$135,980
+8.7% growth 6% AI-proof

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IT Management Career Guide

What can you do with a IT Management credential from Strayer University-Delaware? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Strayer University-Delaware's IT Management program score?
A score of 68/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the IT Management field.
How vulnerable is IT Management to AI automation?
With 68% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $646,670 in decade earnings vs $646,670 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for IT Management graduates?
If Strayer University-Delaware's tuition gives you pause, consider that 2 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for IT Management. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Will IT Management graduates from Strayer University-Delaware find jobs?
At 386,000 annual openings, IT Management has a very large employment base. Strayer University-Delaware graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given ongoing digital transformation and technology adoption.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →