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IT Management at Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $92,416/yr (55% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

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

ROI 25.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #27 of 102 Computer/Information Technology Administration programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to IT Management graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$912K	$858K	$686K
Earnings Multiple	27.5x	25.8x	20.7x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	64%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	79	77	71

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$33,200

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$41,768

-26% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$10,110

1.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $92,416 put Western Governors University's IT Management program 55% above the national median of $59,802 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 25.8x 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 typical career paths, with 68% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 25% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $92,416 far exceeding the $10,110 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #27 of 102 IT Management programs, Western Governors University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About Western Governors University

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for IT Management at Western Governors University?

This program scores 77/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for IT Management nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace IT Management careers?

With 68% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $686,455 in decade earnings vs $911,504 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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