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Associate-17% vs national median44 grads tracked

Computer and Information Sciences, General at Great Falls College Montana State University

Ranked 116th of 145 associate programs in Computer and Information Sciences, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$41,695
middle 50%: $28,969 – $60,837
Median · 5 years out
$49,171
middle 50%: $35,528 – $63,346
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer and Information Sciences, General (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of Great Falls College Montana State University's associate program in Computer and Information Sciences, General earn a median $41,695 one year after graduating, rising to $49,171 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 17% below the national median of $59,476 for this field, ranking 116th of 145 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
8.4 yrs
≈ $9,300 total interest

Same major at other universities

Virginia Highlands Community College
$50,676 · 5 yrs out
Bluefield State University
$50,197 · 5 yrs out
Edison State Community College
$49,855 · 5 yrs out
Hawaii Community College
$49,399 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 9
$49,399 · 5 yrs out
Howard County Junior College District
$49,233 · 5 yrs out
Palo Alto College
$48,852 · 5 yrs out
Paris Junior College
$48,144 · 5 yrs out
Youngstown State University
$47,990 · 5 yrs out
Mountain Gateway Community College
$47,939 · 5 yrs out
Southeastern Community College
$47,645 · 5 yrs out
Southwest Virginia Community College
$47,119 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Great Falls College Montana State University

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$60,177 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate)
$58,150 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Associate)
$57,867 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$56,401 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate)
$52,354 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$49,935 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$49,035 · 5 yrs out
Precision Production (Certificate)
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
Precision Metal Working (Certificate)
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
Data Processing (Associate)
$46,924 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Associate)
$46,264 · 5 yrs out

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