WhatGradsMake
Certificate (under 1 year)+28% vs national median147 grads tracked

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at College of Lake County

Ranked 2nd of 49 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$72,928
middle 50%: $50,368 – $100,394
Median · 5 years out
$85,430
middle 50%: $58,150 – $124,224
Median · 10 years out
$110,259
middle 50%: $80,595 – $139,769

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 College of Lake County's certificate (under 1 year) program in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications earn a median $72,928 one year after graduating, rising to $110,259 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 28% above the national median of $66,712 for this field, ranking 2nd 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
4.5 yrs
≈ $4,745 total interest

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