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Certificate (1-2 years)-31% vs national median187 grads tracked

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Northshore Technical Community College

Ranked 15th of 15 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$28,442
middle 50%: $21,257 – $37,788
Median · 5 years out
$38,015
middle 50%: $27,237 – $54,898
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 (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.

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

Graduates of Northshore Technical Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications earn a median $28,442 one year after graduating, rising to $38,015 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 31% below the national median of $55,464 for this field, ranking 15th of 15 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
12.3 yrs
≈ $14,402 total interest

Same major at other universities

Edison State Community College
$52,839 · 5 yrs out
Iowa Central Community College
$52,093 · 5 yrs out
Ozarks Technical Community College
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
SOWELA Technical Community College
$47,574 · 5 yrs out
Western Dakota Technical College
$44,737 · 5 yrs out
South Louisiana Community College
$43,047 · 5 yrs out

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$71,899 · 5 yrs out
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$66,474 · 5 yrs out
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$63,610 · 5 yrs out
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$63,610 · 5 yrs out
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$53,343 · 5 yrs out
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$53,107 · 5 yrs out
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$51,223 · 5 yrs out
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$50,676 · 5 yrs out
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$50,676 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$49,269 · 5 yrs out
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$46,359 · 5 yrs out
Precision Metal Working (Certificate)
$46,359 · 5 yrs out

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