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Computer/Information Technology Administration at Capitol Technology University

Laurel, MD · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $61,287/yr (2% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (386,000 openings/yr)

ROI 5.7x earnings multiple

Ranked #77 of 102 Computer/Information Technology Administration programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Computer/Information Technology Administration graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$648K	$628K	$547K
Earnings Multiple	5.9x	5.7x	5.0x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	64%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	62	61	55

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$109,272

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$98,712

10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,675

3.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $61,287/yr, roughly in line with the $59,802 national median for Computer/Information Technology Administration. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 5.7x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Computer/Information Technology Administration's typical career paths, with 68% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 16% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $61,287 far exceeding the $19,675 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #77 of 102 Computer/Information Technology Administration programs, Capitol Technology University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Capitol Technology University

Capitol Technology University accepts 78% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 259 in Laurel, MD.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

View all 13 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer/Information Technology Administration at Capitol Technology University?

This program scores 61/100 — 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 replace Computer/Information Technology Administration careers?

With 68% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $547,192 in decade earnings vs $647,806 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →