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Certificate (under 1 year)-17% vs national median34 grads tracked

Computer Software and Media Applications at Alexandria Technical and Community College

Ranked 20th of 24 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Computer Software and Media Applications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$23,524
middle 50%: $18,356 – $27,732
Median · 5 years out
$43,047
middle 50%: $34,840 – $53,107
Median · 10 years out
$45,751
middle 50%: $36,903 – $68,098

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer Software and Media Applications (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.

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

Graduates of Alexandria Technical and Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Computer Software and Media Applications earn a median $23,524 one year after graduating, rising to $45,751 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 17% below the national median of $52,031 for this field, ranking 20th of 24 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
11 yrs
≈ $13,572 total interest

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