Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI · Associate's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Grand Rapids Community College graduates in computer systems networking and telecommunications earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Grand Rapids Community College Compares for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
All 87 colleges reporting computer systems networking and telecommunications 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 | Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC | $83,715 | $89,838 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Red Rocks Community College Lakewood, CO | $76,093 | $71,162 | #5 | — |
| 3 | Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH | $74,999 | $80,035 | #2 | $45,772 |
| 4 | Arapahoe Community College Littleton, CO | $73,287 | $68,538 | #9 | — |
| 5 | Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL | $71,822 | $70,565 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | $71,538 | $74,439 | #3 | — |
| 7 | New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI | $70,564 | $69,498 | #8 | — |
| 8 | Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI | $69,759 | $72,588 | #4 | $65,324 |
| 9 | Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN | $69,398 | $66,290 | #12 | $47,217 |
| 10 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $68,934 | $70,086 | #7 | $46,969 |
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| 73 | Jefferson College Hillsboro, MO | $49,167 | $52,717 | #61 | — |
| 74 | Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain New Britain, CT | $48,448 | $43,619 | #83 | $37,883 |
| 75 | Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown Allentown, PA | $48,448 | $49,272 | #69 | $37,883 |
| 76 | Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI | $48,420 | $51,053 | #63 | — |
| 77 | Remington College-Dallas Campus Dallas, TX | $47,645 | $48,441 | #76 | $35,702 |
| 78 | CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus Miami, FL | $46,236 | $49,212 | #71 | $37,680 |
| 79 | CBT Technology Institute-Cutler Bay Cutler Bay, FL | $46,236 | $49,212 | #72 | $37,680 |
Other Majors at Grand Rapids Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,096 | $69,764 | #761 of 962 |
| Computer Programming | $66,293 | — | #17 of 54 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $64,550 | $48,049 | #10 of 426 |
| Precision Metal Working | $63,350 | $50,089 | #22 of 66 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $54,001 | $46,280 | #500 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $52,414 | $45,543 | #200 of 237 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | $49,865 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,401 | $41,712 | #259 of 547 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $49,062 | $35,538 | #112 of 225 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,615 | $33,777 | #245 of 947 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $45,302 | $24,473 | #12 of 96 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $36,584 | $25,539 | #36 of 93 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $35,632 | $33,836 | #436 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand Rapids Community College computer systems networking and telecommunications graduates make?
Graduates earn $48,420 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand Rapids Community College rank for computer systems networking and telecommunications?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for computer systems networking and telecommunications graduates, Grand Rapids Community College ranks #76 by median pay four years after graduation, and #63 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer systems networking and telecommunications at Grand Rapids Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for computer systems networking and telecommunications ($54,971).
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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.