Computer Software and Media Applications at Illinois Central College
Ranked 16th of 24 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Computer Software and Media Applications by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Computer Software and Media Applications (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Illinois Central College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Computer Software and Media Applications earn a median $42,505 one year after graduating, rising to $48,487 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 7% below the national median of $52,031 for this field, ranking 16th of 24 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.
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