Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services at Southwestern Illinois College
Ranked 19th of 23 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Southwestern Illinois College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services earn a median $26,106 one year after graduating, rising to $45,075 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 17% below the national median of $43,047 for this field, ranking 19th of 23 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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