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Associate-2% vs national median38 grads tracked

Computer Software and Media Applications at Mt. Hood Community College

Ranked 16th of 31 associate programs in Computer Software and Media Applications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$49,035
middle 50%: $30,437 – $62,393
Median · 5 years out
$49,582
middle 50%: $33,372 – $88,474
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer Software and Media Applications (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Mt. Hood Community College's associate program in Computer Software and Media Applications earn a median $49,035 one year after graduating, rising to $49,582 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $50,631 for this field, ranking 16th of 31 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
7.8 yrs
≈ $8,288 total interest

Same major at other universities

Kirkwood Community College
$52,354 · 5 yrs out
Iowa Central Community College
$52,165 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Orange County Community College
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Richland College
$50,831 · 5 yrs out
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
$50,631 · 5 yrs out
Hawkeye Community College
$46,571 · 5 yrs out
Dakota County Technical College
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Quinsigamond Community College
$44,849 · 5 yrs out
Central Ohio Technical College
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
$42,146 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Vista College
$41,357 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Mt. Hood Community College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$97,714 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate)
$78,278 · 5 yrs out
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$73,904 · 5 yrs out
Precision Production (Certificate)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Precision Metal Working (Certificate)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$71,064 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$70,441 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$70,012 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$69,498 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$66,779 · 5 yrs out
Precision Production (Associate)
$65,498 · 5 yrs out
Precision Metal Working (Associate)
$65,498 · 5 yrs out

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