Associate53 grads tracked
Computer Engineering at Northwest State Community College
Ranked 1st of 1 associate programs in Computer Engineering by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$41,964
middle 50%: $30,856 – $56,406
Median · 5 years out
$68,838
middle 50%: $53,767 – $91,460
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Computer Engineering (associate) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates of Northwest State Community College's associate program in Computer Engineering earn a median $41,964 one year after graduating, rising to $68,838 by year five. Figures are based on 53 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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
6.4 yrs
≈ $7,494 total interest
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