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Associate-12% vs national median59 grads tracked

Computer Programming at Northeast Texas Community College

Ranked 76th of 95 associate programs in Computer Programming by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$38,967
middle 50%: $29,369 – $52,636
Median · 5 years out
$50,767
middle 50%: $30,620 – $72,299
Median · 10 years out
$61,703
middle 50%: $44,398 – $75,771

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 Northeast Texas Community College's associate program in Computer Programming earn a median $38,967 one year after graduating, rising to $61,703 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 12% below the national median of $57,434 for this field, ranking 76th 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
8.1 yrs
≈ $9,332 total interest

Same major at other universities

State Fair Community College
$52,636 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$52,417 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
$52,387 · 5 yrs out
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
$51,952 · 5 yrs out
James A. Rhodes State College
$51,505 · 5 yrs out
Hill College
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Danville Area Community College
$50,539 · 5 yrs out
Saint Louis Community College
$50,050 · 5 yrs out
Clark State College
$49,582 · 5 yrs out
Northwest State Community College
$49,399 · 5 yrs out
Edison State Community College
$49,399 · 5 yrs out
Northeast Iowa Community College
$49,328 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Northeast Texas Community College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$72,527 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$68,297 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$68,022 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate)
$64,798 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Certificate)
$58,065 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$57,334 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$56,354 · 5 yrs out
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Associate)
$54,286 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$53,343 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$53,343 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$53,253 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$53,107 · 5 yrs out

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