Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer & Information Sciences
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,998 | $34,310 to $53,856 | 28 | 75% |
| Associate's Degree | $53,392 | $48,987 to $62,314 | 76 | 96% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,269 | $67,138 to $88,170 | 27 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +9% (2025 to 2035), about 228,800 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $135,980 | +10.2% | 95,300 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,140 | +15.8% | 53,500 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $105,850 | +7.9% | 32,900 |
| Information Security Analysts | $129,180 | +21% | 14,100 |
| Computer Network Architects | $134,050 | +7.7% | 9,600 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $76,220 | +1.2% | 9,000 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Where this is studied
The 8 colleges where the most students complete a computer systems networking and telecommunications program, of 481 that report one. Ordered by number of completions only: this is where people study it, not a judgement about where to.
- MyComputerCareer at Raleigh
- MyComputerCareer at Columbus
- Northshore Technical Community College
- MyComputerCareer at Indianapolis
- Austin Community College District
- DeVry University-Illinois
- City College of San Francisco
- Western Governors University
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.