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Certificate (under 1 year)-31% vs national median106 grads tracked

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services at Coastal Bend College

Ranked 163rd of 178 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,704
middle 50%: $22,439 – $42,273
Median · 5 years out
$39,752
middle 50%: $27,693 – $54,051
Median · 10 years out
$46,571
middle 50%: $32,345 – $67,570

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.

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

Graduates of Coastal Bend College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services earn a median $29,704 one year after graduating, rising to $46,571 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 31% below the national median of $57,867 for this field, ranking 163rd of 178 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
10.8 yrs
≈ $12,976 total interest

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