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Associate-13% vs national median151 grads tracked

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at SOWELA Technical Community College

Ranked 76th of 86 associate programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$35,158
middle 50%: $24,500 – $44,324
Median · 5 years out
$50,502
middle 50%: $36,903 – $67,782
Median · 10 years out
$63,214
middle 50%: $43,983 – $86,191

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 SOWELA Technical Community College's associate program in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications earn a median $35,158 one year after graduating, rising to $63,214 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 13% below the national median of $58,363 for this field, ranking 76th 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
8.3 yrs
≈ $9,853 total interest

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