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Associate-18% vs national median144 grads tracked

Computer Programming at State Technical College of Missouri

Ranked 88th of 95 associate programs in Computer Programming by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$35,325
middle 50%: $28,604 – $41,695
Median · 5 years out
$47,243
middle 50%: $35,940 – $58,858
Median · 10 years out
$51,223
middle 50%: $40,550 – $72,585

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer Programming (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of State Technical College of Missouri's associate program in Computer Programming earn a median $35,325 one year after graduating, rising to $51,223 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 18% below the national median of $57,434 for this field, ranking 88th of 95 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
9.1 yrs
≈ $10,456 total interest

Same major at other universities

Northeast Iowa Community College
$49,328 · 5 yrs out
Southwestern Community College
$49,171 · 5 yrs out
Hocking Technical College
$47,939 · 5 yrs out
Joliet Junior College
$47,802 · 5 yrs out
Vincennes University
$47,645 · 5 yrs out
Sullivan County Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$47,392 · 5 yrs out
SOWELA Technical Community College
$45,365 · 5 yrs out
Odessa College
$45,300 · 5 yrs out
El Paso Community College
$44,669 · 5 yrs out
Community College of Denver
$44,592 · 5 yrs out
Tyler Junior College
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Gateway Community College
$42,146 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at State Technical College of Missouri

Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$144,604 · 5 yrs out
Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$144,604 · 5 yrs out
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Associate)
$77,503 · 5 yrs out
Construction Trades (Associate)
$77,503 · 5 yrs out
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$65,573 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$64,930 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$56,524 · 5 yrs out
Precision Production (Associate)
$56,106 · 5 yrs out
Precision Metal Working (Associate)
$56,106 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$55,226 · 5 yrs out
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Associate)
$55,060 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$54,576 · 5 yrs out

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