Computer/Information Technology Administration at Strayer University-Texas

Farmers Branch, TX · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

with a smaller student body of 2,397 in Farmers Branch, TX.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $61,810 put Strayer University-Texas's Computer/Information Technology Administration program 44% above the national median of $43,065 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

The 23.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 68% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Computer/Information Technology Administration graduates.

With first-year pay of $61,810 far exceeding the $28,519 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #68 out of 132 programs, Strayer University-Texas's financial outcomes for Computer/Information Technology Administration trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Computer/Information Technology Administration connects to 2 apprenticeship options. The earn-while-you-learn model can be a strong alternative or complement to a certificate program.

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 Computer/Information Technology Administration 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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About Computer/Information Technology Administration Careers

Your career will likely begin on the front lines of IT. You’ll be the person an organization depends on, perhaps as a network administrator or support specialist, responding to urgent help tickets, troubleshooting network outages, or setting up new user accounts in an office or data center. It’s hands-on work solving immediate problems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 68/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Computer/Information Technology Administration at Strayer University-Texas?
This program scores 68/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Computer/Information Technology Administration programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Will AI affect Computer/Information Technology Administration careers?
AI won't 'replace' Computer/Information Technology Administration careers outright, but it is likely to reduce job openings. We model 68% task exposure, which compresses employment probability in our scenarios.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Computer/Information Technology Administration graduates?
Yes — 2 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Computer/Information Technology Administration career paths, including Health Information Management Privacy And Security Officer. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to certificate programs.
Is there demand for Computer/Information Technology Administration workers?
The career paths mapped to Computer/Information Technology Administration have roughly 386,000 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Trade careers in this field benefit from consistent replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →