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Certificate (1-2 years)-20% vs national median86 grads tracked

Computer Software and Media Applications at Leeward Community College

Ranked 9th of 10 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Computer Software and Media Applications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$26,890
middle 50%: $19,613 – $38,050
Median · 5 years out
$35,940
middle 50%: $25,118 – $48,487
Median · 10 years out
$63,610
middle 50%: $43,497 – $81,671

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer Software and Media Applications (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.

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

Graduates of Leeward Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Computer Software and Media Applications earn a median $26,890 one year after graduating, rising to $63,610 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 20% below the national median of $44,956 for this field, ranking 9th of 10 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
10.3 yrs
≈ $13,425 total interest

Same major at other universities

Kapiolani Community College
$56,312 · 5 yrs out
Moraine Valley Community College
$55,665 · 5 yrs out
Richland College
$52,636 · 5 yrs out
Erie Community College
$44,956 · 5 yrs out
Western Wyoming Community College
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
Ogden-Weber Technical College
$40,613 · 5 yrs out
Davis Technical College
$33,162 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Leeward Community College

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Associate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Natural Sciences (Associate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Certificate)
$56,312 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Certificate)
$49,855 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$49,539 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$49,539 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Associate)
$48,121 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Certificate)
$47,640 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Associate)
$47,392 · 5 yrs out
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$47,119 · 5 yrs out

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