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Associate-33% vs national median49 grads tracked

Computer Science at New River Community and Technical College

Ranked 31st of 33 associate programs in Computer Science by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,557
middle 50%: $23,540 – $45,413
Median · 5 years out
$43,722
middle 50%: $25,287 – $63,346
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer Science (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of New River Community and Technical College's associate program in Computer Science earn a median $29,557 one year after graduating, rising to $43,722 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 33% below the national median of $64,996 for this field, ranking 31st of 33 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
10.5 yrs
≈ $12,324 total interest

Same major at other universities

New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York
$57,619 · 5 yrs out
El Paso Community College
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
BridgeValley Community and Technical College
$52,165 · 5 yrs out
Lake Area Technical College
$49,551 · 5 yrs out
South Texas College
$49,118 · 5 yrs out
Texas State Technical College
$46,435 · 5 yrs out
Southern University at Shreveport - Bossier City
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
North Central State College
$42,051 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at New River Community and Technical College

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$46,435 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$44,276 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$43,433 · 5 yrs out
Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$41,019 · 5 yrs out
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other (Associate)
$41,019 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Associate)
$40,769 · 5 yrs out
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate)
$39,360 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate)
$39,013 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate)
$39,013 · 5 yrs out
Education (Associate)
$38,509 · 5 yrs out
Teaching Assistants/Aides (Associate)
$38,509 · 5 yrs out
Business/Commerce, General (Associate)
$38,115 · 5 yrs out

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