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Associate+29% vs national median131 grads tracked

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Inver Hills Community College

Ranked 7th of 86 associate programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$54,757
middle 50%: $39,851 – $71,633
Median · 5 years out
$75,158
middle 50%: $60,484 – $101,251
Median · 10 years out
$84,962
middle 50%: $73,728 – $109,070

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 Inver Hills Community College's associate program in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications earn a median $54,757 one year after graduating, rising to $84,962 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 29% above the national median of $58,363 for this field, ranking 7th 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
5.5 yrs
≈ $6,136 total interest

Same major at other universities

North Lake College
$90,582 · 5 yrs out
North Central Texas College
$84,610 · 5 yrs out
Bunker Hill Community College
$80,415 · 5 yrs out
Mt. Hood Community College
$78,278 · 5 yrs out
Collin County Community College District
$77,901 · 5 yrs out
Salt Lake Community College
$76,015 · 5 yrs out
Century College
$74,415 · 5 yrs out
Arapahoe Community College
$74,110 · 5 yrs out
Honolulu Community College
$73,075 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Vista College
$72,128 · 5 yrs out
Schenectady County Community College
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Heartland Community College
$69,154 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Inver Hills Community College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$83,621 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$82,488 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Certificate)
$76,958 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$74,401 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Certificate)
$74,055 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Associate)
$69,644 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Associate)
$69,644 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$68,450 · 5 yrs out
Human Resources Management and Services (Certificate)
$67,797 · 5 yrs out
Business/Commerce, General (Associate)
$66,732 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Certificate)
$66,213 · 5 yrs out

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