WhatGradsMake
Certificate (1-2 years)+15% vs national median50 grads tracked

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Ranked 3rd of 15 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$52,165
middle 50%: $35,528 – $73,958
Median · 5 years out
$63,874
middle 50%: $52,283 – $102,996
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.

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

Graduates of Blue Ridge Community and Technical College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications earn a median $52,165 one year after graduating, rising to $63,874 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 15% above the national median of $55,464 for this field, ranking 3rd of 15 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
6.3 yrs
≈ $6,855 total interest

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