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Associate-8% vs national median50 grads tracked

Computer Programming at Youngstown State University

Ranked 68th of 95 associate programs in Computer Programming by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$47,315
middle 50%: $31,416 – $65,194
Median · 5 years out
$52,793
middle 50%: $39,655 – $68,476
Median · 10 years out
$82,300
middle 50%: $43,722 – $99,879

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 Youngstown State University's associate program in Computer Programming earn a median $47,315 one year after graduating, rising to $82,300 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 8% below the national median of $57,434 for this field, ranking 68th 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.

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
7.1 yrs
≈ $8,018 total interest

Same major at other universities

Holyoke Community College
$55,111 · 5 yrs out
Saint Charles Community College
$54,679 · 5 yrs out
Stark State College
$54,627 · 5 yrs out
Central Ohio Technical College
$54,522 · 5 yrs out
Texas State Technical College
$53,901 · 5 yrs out
Terra State Community College
$52,989 · 5 yrs out
McLennan Community College
$52,636 · 5 yrs out
State Fair Community College
$52,636 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$52,417 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
$52,387 · 5 yrs out
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
$51,952 · 5 yrs out
James A. Rhodes State College
$51,505 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Youngstown State University

Education (Doctorate)
$120,396 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$107,126 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$105,691 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$98,101 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$97,180 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$90,151 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$89,924 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$89,458 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$88,951 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$88,588 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's)
$88,299 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$87,405 · 5 yrs out

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