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Associate+6% vs national median65 grads tracked

Computer Programming at Schenectady County Community College

Ranked 44th of 95 associate programs in Computer Programming by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$47,878
middle 50%: $29,263 – $68,363
Median · 5 years out
$60,696
middle 50%: $48,715 – $78,655
Median · 10 years out
$72,966
middle 50%: $56,406 – $98,712

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 Schenectady County Community College's associate program in Computer Programming earn a median $47,878 one year after graduating, rising to $72,966 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 6% above the national median of $57,434 for this field, ranking 44th 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.

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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
6.7 yrs
≈ $7,426 total interest

Same major at other universities

Montana State University - Billings
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Saint Paul College - A Community & Technical College
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
San Jacinto Community College District
$62,322 · 5 yrs out
Central Texas College District
$61,332 · 5 yrs out
Laramie County Community College
$60,961 · 5 yrs out
Dakota State University
$60,837 · 5 yrs out
Iowa Western Community College
$60,144 · 5 yrs out
Helena College University of Montana
$59,048 · 5 yrs out
North Shore Community College
$58,858 · 5 yrs out
Ozarks Technical Community College
$58,574 · 5 yrs out
Amarillo College
$57,938 · 5 yrs out
Southeast Technical College
$57,552 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Schenectady County Community College

Computer and Information Sciences, General (Associate)
$77,901 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Associate)
$73,728 · 5 yrs out
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$68,560 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$63,874 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$58,363 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$58,363 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Associate)
$55,935 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Associate)
$52,411 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate)
$51,593 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Associate)
$51,096 · 5 yrs out

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