Computer Software and Media Applications at Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA · Associate's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Quinsigamond Community College graduates in computer software and media applications earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Quinsigamond Community College Compares for Computer Software and Media Applications
All 39 colleges reporting computer software and media applications earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI | $80,056 | $83,302 | #1 | $65,191 |
| 2 | Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN | $73,691 | $70,391 | #2 | $52,264 |
| 3 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN | $68,249 | $65,192 | #4 | $38,262 |
| 4 | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN | $63,953 | $68,610 | #3 | — |
| 5 | Portland Community College Portland, OR | $63,183 | $63,555 | #5 | $37,572 |
| 6 | Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA | $60,731 | $55,261 | #7 | $30,273 |
| 7 | Lorain County Community College Elyria, OH | $53,984 | $57,609 | #6 | — |
| 8 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $51,584 | $54,852 | #8 | $33,165 |
| 9 | Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL | $48,988 | $52,141 | #9 | — |
| 10 | Lakeshore Technical College Cleveland, WI | $47,111 | $49,021 | #11 | — |
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| 27 | DeVry University-Ohio Columbus, OH | $38,361 | $40,937 | #20 | — |
| 28 | DeVry University-Texas Irving, TX | $38,361 | $39,002 | #25 | — |
| 29 | DeVry University-Virginia Arlington, VA | $38,361 | $34,931 | #31 | — |
| 30 | Quinsigamond Community College Worcester, MA | $37,814 | $33,299 | #36 | $21,803 |
| 31 | Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Fennimore, WI | $37,444 | $38,962 | #26 | — |
| 32 | Luzerne County Community College Nanticoke, PA | $36,875 | $37,502 | #29 | — |
| 33 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY | $36,393 | $34,639 | #33 | $14,786 |
Other Majors at Quinsigamond Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $89,801 | $74,992 | #190 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $82,986 | $69,051 | #45 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $80,448 | $66,252 | #29 of 237 |
| Engineering | $72,003 | — | #40 of 53 |
| Business/Commerce | $59,139 | $42,618 | #52 of 205 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,791 | $42,028 | #81 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,474 | $40,039 | #156 of 426 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,092 | $33,524 | #217 of 947 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $42,736 | — | #314 of 476 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $42,068 | — | #44 of 50 |
| Human Services | $41,092 | $36,101 | #35 of 65 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $34,222 | $31,901 | #116 of 160 |
| Psychology | $28,251 | — | #105 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Quinsigamond Community College computer software and media applications graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,803 one year after graduating and $37,814 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Quinsigamond Community College rank for computer software and media applications?
Among 39 colleges reporting earnings for computer software and media applications graduates, Quinsigamond Community College ranks #30 by median pay four years after graduation, and #36 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer software and media applications at Quinsigamond Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for computer software and media applications ($41,737), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,235.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.