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Certificate (under 1 year)-1% vs national median43 grads tracked

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Clayton State University

Ranked 23rd of 49 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$52,636
middle 50%: $35,666 – $67,570
Median · 5 years out
$65,743
middle 50%: $55,935 – $74,491
Median · 10 years out
$72,585
middle 50%: $59,848 – $89,880

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.

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

Graduates of Clayton State University's certificate (under 1 year) program in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications earn a median $52,636 one year after graduating, rising to $72,585 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% below the national median of $66,712 for this field, ranking 23rd of 49 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
6.1 yrs
≈ $6,709 total interest

Same major at other universities

Moraine Valley Community College
$67,570 · 5 yrs out
Tarrant County College District
$67,476 · 5 yrs out
Pikes Peak State College
$66,891 · 5 yrs out
Southwestern Illinois College
$66,712 · 5 yrs out
McHenry County College
$66,619 · 5 yrs out
Parkland College
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Sinclair Community College
$63,451 · 5 yrs out
Community College of Aurora
$63,214 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
$61,498 · 5 yrs out
Mountain View College
$61,498 · 5 yrs out
Front Range Community College
$61,384 · 5 yrs out
Midlands Technical College
$60,033 · 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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