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Associate-4% vs national median105 grads tracked

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Lamar State College - Port Arthur

Ranked 58th of 86 associate programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$39,360
middle 50%: $27,525 – $56,700
Median · 5 years out
$55,746
middle 50%: $39,517 – $78,415
Median · 10 years out
$66,303
middle 50%: $45,075 – $89,880

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of Lamar State College - Port Arthur's associate program in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications earn a median $39,360 one year after graduating, rising to $66,303 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% below the national median of $58,363 for this field, ranking 58th of 86 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
7.5 yrs
≈ $8,744 total interest

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