Associate-23% vs national median178 grads tracked
Computer Software and Media Applications at Texas State Technical College
Ranked 25th of 31 associate programs in Computer Software and Media Applications by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$28,392
middle 50%: $21,935 – $38,252
Median · 5 years out
$39,072
middle 50%: $27,777 – $53,873
Median · 10 years out
$49,399
middle 50%: $32,296 – $70,012
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Computer Software and Media Applications (associate) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Students completing this associate degree in Computer Software and Media Applications earn $28k in year one. Median earnings reach $39k after five years.
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
10.8 yrs
≈ $13,222 total interest
Same major at other universities
Dakota County Technical College
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Quinsigamond Community College
$44,849 · 5 yrs out
Central Ohio Technical College
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
$42,146 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Vista College
$41,357 · 5 yrs out
Lewis and Clark Community College
$39,884 · 5 yrs out
Niagara County Community College
$38,911 · 5 yrs out
Stark State College
$38,623 · 5 yrs out
Mohawk Valley Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$38,377 · 5 yrs out
Mount Wachusett Community College
$37,592 · 5 yrs out
Belmont College
$34,531 · 5 yrs out
North Country Community College
$31,611 · 5 yrs out
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