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Certificate (1-2 years)-6% vs national median39 grads tracked

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Iowa Central Community College

Ranked 10th of 15 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$28,703
middle 50%: $23,505 – $41,019
Median · 5 years out
$52,093
middle 50%: $37,592 – $56,443
Median · 10 years out
$65,081
middle 50%: $54,757 – $75,771

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 Iowa Central Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications earn a median $28,703 one year after graduating, rising to $65,081 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 6% below the national median of $55,464 for this field, ranking 10th 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?

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

Paid off in
8.5 yrs
≈ $10,530 total interest

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