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Associate0% vs national median51 grads tracked

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at East Central College

Ranked 42nd of 86 associate programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$33,861
middle 50%: $25,331 – $44,098
Median · 5 years out
$58,574
middle 50%: $47,878 – $79,787
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 East Central College's associate program in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications earn a median $33,861 one year after graduating, rising to $58,574 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $58,363 for this field, ranking 42nd 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
7.8 yrs
≈ $9,191 total interest

Same major at other universities

Quinebaug Valley Community College
$61,332 · 5 yrs out
South Central College
$60,837 · 5 yrs out
University of Akron (The)
$60,751 · 5 yrs out
Clackamas Community College
$60,508 · 5 yrs out
Hawkeye Community College
$59,452 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University - Billings
$59,162 · 5 yrs out
Southeast Technical College
$58,363 · 5 yrs out
Great Falls College Montana State University
$58,150 · 5 yrs out
Alexandria Technical and Community College
$57,931 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$57,867 · 5 yrs out
Stark State College
$57,867 · 5 yrs out
Rock Valley College
$57,805 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at East Central College

Engineering (Associate)
$80,230 · 5 yrs out
Engineering, General (Associate)
$80,230 · 5 yrs out
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$77,901 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$73,728 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Associate)
$67,570 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$66,034 · 5 yrs out
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Certificate)
$61,167 · 5 yrs out
Precision Metal Working (Associate)
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$59,673 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$58,574 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$56,212 · 5 yrs out

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