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Associate-1% vs national median236 grads tracked

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services at Parkland College

Ranked 171st of 373 associate programs in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$43,892
middle 50%: $32,961 – $60,219
Median · 5 years out
$57,159
middle 50%: $40,093 – $73,113
Median · 10 years out
$74,696
middle 50%: $48,829 – $99,192

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 Parkland College's associate program in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services earn a median $43,892 one year after graduating, rising to $74,696 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% below the national median of $57,503 for this field, ranking 171st 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
7.1 yrs
≈ $8,076 total interest

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