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Associate-32% vs national median53 grads tracked

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services at Highland Community College

Ranked 359th of 373 associate programs in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,214
middle 50%: $22,658 – $35,802
Median · 5 years out
$39,242
middle 50%: $26,274 – $48,487
Median · 10 years out
$75,158
middle 50%: $42,371 – $110,004

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of Highland Community College's associate program in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services earn a median $29,214 one year after graduating, rising to $75,158 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 32% below the national median of $57,503 for this field, ranking 359th of 373 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
9.3 yrs
≈ $12,057 total interest

Same major at other universities

Louisiana State University at Alexandria
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
Red Rocks Community College
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 1
$39,655 · 5 yrs out
Southwest Texas Junior College
$39,618 · 5 yrs out
Wright State University
$39,425 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University at Eunice
$39,310 · 5 yrs out
Western Texas College
$38,967 · 5 yrs out
Southeastern Illinois College
$38,771 · 5 yrs out
Panola College
$38,692 · 5 yrs out
South Louisiana Community College
$38,509 · 5 yrs out
Coastal Bend College
$38,377 · 5 yrs out
Patrick & Henry Community College
$37,984 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Highland Community College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$71,367 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$67,989 · 5 yrs out
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$66,303 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$63,346 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$58,197 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$58,100 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Transportation and Materials Moving (Certificate)
$55,464 · 5 yrs out
Ground Transportation (Certificate)
$55,464 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Associate)
$54,051 · 5 yrs out

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