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Associate-40% vs national median99 grads tracked

Computer and Information Sciences, General at Coastal Bend College

Ranked 145th of 145 associate programs in Computer and Information Sciences, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,195
middle 50%: $21,257 – $43,181
Median · 5 years out
$35,757
middle 50%: $27,756 – $52,636
Median · 10 years out
$44,521
middle 50%: $30,110 – $58,363

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer and Information Sciences, General (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of Coastal Bend College's associate program in Computer and Information Sciences, General earn a median $29,195 one year after graduating, rising to $44,521 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 40% below the national median of $59,476 for this field, ranking 145th of 145 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
11.7 yrs
≈ $14,183 total interest

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