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Associate+7% vs national median193 grads tracked

Computer Programming at Central Texas College District

Ranked 41st of 95 associate programs in Computer Programming by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$46,571
middle 50%: $31,518 – $67,570
Median · 5 years out
$61,332
middle 50%: $43,047 – $77,273
Median · 10 years out
$65,282
middle 50%: $46,435 – $89,527

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 Central Texas College District's associate program in Computer Programming earn a median $46,571 one year after graduating, rising to $65,282 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 7% above the national median of $57,434 for this field, ranking 41st 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
6.8 yrs
≈ $7,530 total interest

Same major at other universities

Springfield Technical Community College
$64,930 · 5 yrs out
Manchester Community College
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Massasoit Community College
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University - Billings
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Saint Paul College - A Community & Technical College
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
San Jacinto Community College District
$62,322 · 5 yrs out
Laramie County Community College
$60,961 · 5 yrs out
Dakota State University
$60,837 · 5 yrs out
Schenectady County Community College
$60,696 · 5 yrs out
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

Other majors at Central Texas College District

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$81,750 · 5 yrs out
Computer Programming (Certificate)
$78,948 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$77,289 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Certificate)
$72,917 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Associate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration (Associate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Certificate)
$65,081 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Certificate)
$64,085 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration (Certificate)
$64,085 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Certificate)
$60,590 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$59,754 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate)
$58,808 · 5 yrs out

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