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Associate+1% vs national median51 grads tracked

Computer Software and Media Applications at Orange County Community College

Ranked 13th of 31 associate programs in Computer Software and Media Applications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$43,047
middle 50%: $25,287 – $59,105
Median · 5 years out
$51,223
middle 50%: $40,883 – $65,986
Median · 10 years out
$76,487
middle 50%: $53,202 – $107,901

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer Software and Media Applications (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of Orange County Community College's associate program in Computer Software and Media Applications earn a median $43,047 one year after graduating, rising to $76,487 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% above the national median of $50,631 for this field, ranking 13th of 31 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.

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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
7.5 yrs
≈ $8,660 total interest

Same major at other universities

Portland Community College
$58,065 · 5 yrs out
College of Lake County
$56,406 · 5 yrs out
Utah Valley University
$53,107 · 5 yrs out
Kirkwood Community College
$52,354 · 5 yrs out
Iowa Central Community College
$52,165 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Richland College
$50,831 · 5 yrs out
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
$50,631 · 5 yrs out
Mt. Hood Community College
$49,582 · 5 yrs out
Hawkeye Community College
$46,571 · 5 yrs out
Dakota County Technical College
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Quinsigamond Community College
$44,849 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Orange County Community College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$96,522 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$81,043 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$79,131 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Associate)
$77,430 · 5 yrs out
Engineering, General (Associate)
$77,430 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$77,175 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Associate)
$76,015 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate)
$64,798 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Associate)
$63,394 · 5 yrs out
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate)
$63,394 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$63,346 · 5 yrs out

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