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Certificate (under 1 year)-6% vs national median103 grads tracked

Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services at South Plains College

Ranked 17th of 23 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$28,247
middle 50%: $20,710 – $39,272
Median · 5 years out
$40,342
middle 50%: $30,037 – $53,107
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.

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

Graduates of South Plains College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services earn a median $28,247 one year after graduating, rising to $40,342 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 6% below the national median of $43,047 for this field, ranking 17th of 23 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
11.6 yrs
≈ $13,594 total interest

Same major at other universities

Houston Community College
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
Sinclair Community College
$42,505 · 5 yrs out
Central Texas College District
$42,371 · 5 yrs out
Pikes Peak State College
$41,887 · 5 yrs out
Columbus State Community College
$41,424 · 5 yrs out
Cedar Valley College
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
Lake Land College
$36,674 · 5 yrs out
Southwestern Illinois College
$35,666 · 5 yrs out
Lewis and Clark Community College
$34,421 · 5 yrs out
Elgin Community College
$34,107 · 5 yrs out
Amarillo College
$31,905 · 5 yrs out
Lee College
$28,276 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at South Plains College

Engineering (Associate)
$90,582 · 5 yrs out
Engineering, General (Associate)
$90,582 · 5 yrs out
Construction Trades (Associate)
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Associate)
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
Construction Trades (Certificate)
$86,981 · 5 yrs out
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Certificate)
$86,981 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$81,251 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$78,278 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$72,172 · 5 yrs out
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Associate)
$70,298 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Certificate)
$67,403 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$66,891 · 5 yrs out

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