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Associate-16% vs national median210 grads tracked

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at State Technical College of Missouri

Ranked 79th of 86 associate programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$39,063
middle 50%: $30,261 – $47,966
Median · 5 years out
$48,943
middle 50%: $41,100 – $62,548
Median · 10 years out
$63,214
middle 50%: $53,288 – $80,101

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 State Technical College of Missouri's associate program in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications earn a median $39,063 one year after graduating, rising to $63,214 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 16% below the national median of $58,363 for this field, ranking 79th 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?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

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
≈ $9,507 total interest

Same major at other universities

Richland Community College
$51,627 · 5 yrs out
Iowa Lakes Community College
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Iowa Community College
$50,919 · 5 yrs out
SOWELA Technical Community College
$50,502 · 5 yrs out
Hocking Technical College
$49,328 · 5 yrs out
Terra State Community College
$49,095 · 5 yrs out
Carl Sandburg College
$48,829 · 5 yrs out
Texas State Technical College
$48,590 · 5 yrs out
Danville Area Community College
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Northshore Technical Community College
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Mineral Area College
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
South Louisiana Community College
$39,556 · 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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