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Associate-6% vs national median102 grads tracked

Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Rend Lake College

Ranked 38th of 51 associate programs in Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$39,884
middle 50%: $26,742 – $55,935
Median · 5 years out
$54,656
middle 50%: $42,432 – $68,978
Median · 10 years out
$64,402
middle 50%: $49,171 – $91,284

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of Rend Lake College's associate program in Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians earn a median $39,884 one year after graduating, rising to $64,402 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 6% below the national median of $58,363 for this field, ranking 38th of 51 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
7.7 yrs
≈ $8,796 total interest

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