WhatGradsMake
Associate+4% vs national median131 grads tracked

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at University of Akron (The)

Ranked 38th of 86 associate programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$43,993
middle 50%: $31,504 – $58,093
Median · 5 years out
$60,751
middle 50%: $48,736 – $78,278
Median · 10 years out
$80,815
middle 50%: $59,353 – $102,062

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 University of Akron (The)'s associate program in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications earn a median $43,993 one year after graduating, rising to $80,815 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% above the national median of $58,363 for this field, ranking 38th 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
6.8 yrs
≈ $7,786 total interest

Same major at other universities

Joliet Junior College
$63,082 · 5 yrs out
Mountain View College
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Pikes Peak State College
$62,224 · 5 yrs out
Kilgore College
$61,630 · 5 yrs out
Quinebaug Valley Community College
$61,332 · 5 yrs out
South Central College
$60,837 · 5 yrs out
Clackamas Community College
$60,508 · 5 yrs out
Hawkeye Community College
$59,452 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University - Billings
$59,162 · 5 yrs out
East Central College
$58,574 · 5 yrs out
Southeast Technical College
$58,363 · 5 yrs out
Great Falls College Montana State University
$58,150 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Akron (The)

Engineering (Doctorate)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$115,783 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$114,191 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$105,772 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$103,152 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$102,091 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$100,614 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Certificate)
$97,031 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Certificate)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$96,175 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,609 · 5 yrs out

Related fields of study

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Compare universities
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Compare universities
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Compare universities
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Compare universities
Computer Programming
Compare universities
Computer Science
Compare universities