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Associate+3% vs national median169 grads tracked

Computer and Information Sciences, General at Laurel Ridge Community College

Ranked 52nd of 145 associate programs in Computer and Information Sciences, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$39,717
middle 50%: $29,497 – $57,282
Median · 5 years out
$61,167
middle 50%: $38,795 – $79,079
Median · 10 years out
$82,614
middle 50%: $52,636 – $130,533

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 Laurel Ridge Community College's associate program in Computer and Information Sciences, General earn a median $39,717 one year after graduating, rising to $82,614 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 3% above the national median of $59,476 for this field, ranking 52nd 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?

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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
6.9 yrs
≈ $8,187 total interest

Same major at other universities

Cayuga Community College
$62,158 · 5 yrs out
Saint Louis Community College
$61,663 · 5 yrs out
Kilgore College
$61,630 · 5 yrs out
University of Toledo
$61,332 · 5 yrs out
Tidewater Community College
$61,332 · 5 yrs out
Sinclair Community College
$61,218 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University - Billings
$60,961 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Agriculture & Technology at Morrisville
$60,508 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Western Community College
$60,076 · 5 yrs out
Erie Community College
$59,971 · 5 yrs out
Houston Community College
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Niagara County Community College
$59,476 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Laurel Ridge Community College

Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$72,915 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$72,858 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Certificate)
$67,254 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$65,353 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$65,153 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other (Associate)
$65,081 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Associate)
$64,682 · 5 yrs out
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General (Associate)
$64,402 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$64,402 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$61,167 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$59,105 · 5 yrs out
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Certificate)
$59,105 · 5 yrs out

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