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Associate-1% vs national median140 grads tracked

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Rock Valley College

Ranked 48th of 86 associate programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$42,251
middle 50%: $30,696 – $56,363
Median · 5 years out
$57,805
middle 50%: $42,808 – $73,920
Median · 10 years out
$67,797
middle 50%: $50,197 – $86,868

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 Rock Valley College's associate program in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications earn a median $42,251 one year after graduating, rising to $67,797 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% below the national median of $58,363 for this field, ranking 48th 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.

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
7.2 yrs
≈ $8,231 total interest

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