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Associate0% vs national median91 grads tracked

Computer Programming at Lane Community College

Ranked 51st of 95 associate programs in Computer Programming by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$37,002
middle 50%: $27,054 – $51,424
Median · 5 years out
$57,471
middle 50%: $42,146 – $69,154
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

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 Lane Community College's associate program in Computer Programming earn a median $37,002 one year after graduating, rising to $57,471 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $57,434 for this field, ranking 51st 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
7.7 yrs
≈ $8,924 total interest

Same major at other universities

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
Cuyahoga Community College
$57,434 · 5 yrs out
Mohawk Valley Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Parkland College
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Bunker Hill Community College
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Alvin Community College
$56,595 · 5 yrs out
Casper College
$56,524 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Lane Community College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$86,367 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Certificate)
$85,364 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$77,068 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$74,533 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$72,299 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$69,536 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$67,193 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$60,837 · 5 yrs out
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$58,704 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Certificate)
$58,114 · 5 yrs out

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