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Associate-12% vs national median49 grads tracked

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Richland Community College

Ranked 73rd of 86 associate programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$42,273
middle 50%: $34,978 – $51,052
Median · 5 years out
$51,627
middle 50%: $32,272 – $67,570
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of Richland Community College's associate program in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications earn a median $42,273 one year after graduating, rising to $51,627 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 12% below the national median of $58,363 for this field, ranking 73rd of 86 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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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8 yrs
≈ $8,912 total interest

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