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Certificate (1-2 years)+16% vs national median125 grads tracked

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Clayton State University

Ranked 2nd of 15 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$52,920
middle 50%: $40,956 – $68,545
Median · 5 years out
$64,122
middle 50%: $51,576 – $81,006
Median · 10 years out
$73,113
middle 50%: $55,817 – $94,389

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Clayton State University's certificate (1-2 years) program in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications earn a median $52,920 one year after graduating, rising to $73,113 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 16% above the national median of $55,464 for this field, ranking 2nd of 15 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
6.2 yrs
≈ $6,766 total interest

Same major at other universities

Saint Louis Community College
$66,779 · 5 yrs out
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
$63,874 · 5 yrs out
Lakeland Community College
$63,610 · 5 yrs out
Hawkeye Community College
$59,253 · 5 yrs out
Pikes Peak State College
$58,998 · 5 yrs out
Colorado Mountain College
$55,464 · 5 yrs out
Victoria College
$53,107 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Clayton State University

Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$101,595 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$88,977 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$88,305 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$78,529 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$76,015 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$73,495 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$72,815 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Certificate)
$71,728 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$71,417 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Associate)
$68,227 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$67,797 · 5 yrs out

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