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Associate-34% vs national median103 grads tracked

Computer and Information Sciences, General at Lamar Institute of Technology

Ranked 143rd of 145 associate programs in Computer and Information Sciences, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,236
middle 50%: $19,764 – $41,695
Median · 5 years out
$39,139
middle 50%: $29,985 – $53,444
Median · 10 years out
$44,624
middle 50%: $36,004 – $65,759

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 Lamar Institute of Technology's associate program in Computer and Information Sciences, General earn a median $29,236 one year after graduating, rising to $44,624 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 34% below the national median of $59,476 for this field, ranking 143rd 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?

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
11.2 yrs
≈ $13,338 total interest

Same major at other universities

Highland Community College
$42,146 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$41,964 · 5 yrs out
Trinity Valley Community College
$41,695 · 5 yrs out
El Paso Community College
$39,857 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 1
$39,655 · 5 yrs out
Southwest Texas Junior College
$39,618 · 5 yrs out
Patrick & Henry Community College
$37,984 · 5 yrs out
Coastal Bend College
$35,757 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Lamar Institute of Technology

Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$128,852 · 5 yrs out
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$128,852 · 5 yrs out
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$109,866 · 5 yrs out
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$102,395 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$97,271 · 5 yrs out
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Precision Production (Associate)
$89,880 · 5 yrs out
Precision Metal Working (Associate)
$89,880 · 5 yrs out
Construction Trades (Certificate)
$89,305 · 5 yrs out
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Certificate)
$89,305 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$84,389 · 5 yrs out
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Certificate)
$82,000 · 5 yrs out

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