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Associate-22% vs national median67 grads tracked

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Northshore Technical Community College

Ranked 83rd of 86 associate programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$31,537
middle 50%: $22,848 – $40,455
Median · 5 years out
$45,751
middle 50%: $35,298 – $59,848
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 Northshore Technical Community College's associate program in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications earn a median $31,537 one year after graduating, rising to $45,751 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 22% below the national median of $58,363 for this field, ranking 83rd 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?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
9.8 yrs
≈ $11,479 total interest

Same major at other universities

Hocking Technical College
$49,328 · 5 yrs out
Terra State Community College
$49,095 · 5 yrs out
State Technical College of Missouri
$48,943 · 5 yrs out
Carl Sandburg College
$48,829 · 5 yrs out
Texas State Technical College
$48,590 · 5 yrs out
Danville Area Community College
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Mineral Area College
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
South Louisiana Community College
$39,556 · 5 yrs out
Three Rivers College
$37,984 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Northshore Technical Community College

Construction Trades, General (Certificate)
$71,899 · 5 yrs out
Construction Trades (Certificate)
$66,474 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Certificate)
$63,610 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Certificate)
$63,610 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$53,343 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$53,107 · 5 yrs out
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Certificate)
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Certificate)
$50,676 · 5 yrs out
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Certificate)
$50,676 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$49,269 · 5 yrs out
Precision Production (Certificate)
$46,359 · 5 yrs out
Precision Metal Working (Certificate)
$46,359 · 5 yrs out

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