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Associate-22% vs national median58 grads tracked

Computer Programming at El Paso Community College

Ranked 91st of 95 associate programs in Computer Programming by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$30,926
middle 50%: $21,160 – $43,047
Median · 5 years out
$44,669
middle 50%: $32,557 – $58,527
Median · 10 years out
$50,050
middle 50%: $33,372 – $71,155

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 El Paso Community College's associate program in Computer Programming earn a median $30,926 one year after graduating, rising to $50,050 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 22% below the national median of $57,434 for this field, ranking 91st 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
9.8 yrs
≈ $11,624 total interest

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