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Certificate (under 1 year)-6% vs national median68 grads tracked

Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services at Cedar Valley College

Ranked 16th of 23 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$28,103
middle 50%: $20,633 – $34,840
Median · 5 years out
$40,342
middle 50%: $29,704 – $55,181
Median · 10 years out
$61,121
middle 50%: $43,647 – $87,772

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.

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

Graduates of Cedar Valley College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services earn a median $28,103 one year after graduating, rising to $61,121 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 6% below the national median of $43,047 for this field, ranking 16th of 23 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
9.8 yrs
≈ $12,489 total interest

Same major at other universities

Eastfield College
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
Houston Community College
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
Sinclair Community College
$42,505 · 5 yrs out
Central Texas College District
$42,371 · 5 yrs out
Pikes Peak State College
$41,887 · 5 yrs out
Columbus State Community College
$41,424 · 5 yrs out
South Plains College
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
Lake Land College
$36,674 · 5 yrs out
Southwestern Illinois College
$35,666 · 5 yrs out
Lewis and Clark Community College
$34,421 · 5 yrs out
Elgin Community College
$34,107 · 5 yrs out
Amarillo College
$31,905 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Cedar Valley College

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Associate)
$77,430 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$70,298 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$64,718 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$64,628 · 5 yrs out
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Certificate)
$64,628 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate)
$62,590 · 5 yrs out
Business/Commerce, General (Associate)
$60,837 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Certificate)
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Certificate)
$58,363 · 5 yrs out
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Certificate)
$58,363 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Associate)
$58,027 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Certificate)
$57,765 · 5 yrs out

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