Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WA · Associate's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
South Puget Sound Community College graduates in computer systems networking and telecommunications earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How South Puget Sound 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 |
| 11 | Renton Technical College Renton, WA | $66,504 | $61,169 | #26 | — |
| 12 | Front Range Community College Westminster, CO | $66,078 | $61,796 | #25 | $52,244 |
| 13 | Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS | $65,919 | $68,435 | #10 | — |
| 14 | South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA | $65,707 | $60,436 | #30 | $43,380 |
| 15 | Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI | $64,371 | $67,872 | #11 | — |
| 16 | City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Chicago, IL | $63,965 | $62,845 | #22 | $34,691 |
| 17 | Gateway Technical College Kenosha, WI | $63,162 | $65,723 | #13 | $41,942 |
Other Majors at South Puget Sound Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,161 | $69,107 | #289 of 962 |
| Business/Commerce | $61,110 | — | #47 of 205 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,662 | — | #64 of 225 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,244 | — | #320 of 547 |
| Legal Support Services | $45,368 | $27,530 | #62 of 109 |
| Computer Programming | $44,890 | — | #51 of 54 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,024 | $29,056 | #467 of 947 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $40,895 | $35,815 | #342 of 476 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $36,237 | $31,694 | #230 of 237 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Puget Sound Community College computer systems networking and telecommunications graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,380 one year after graduating and $65,707 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Puget Sound Community College rank for computer systems networking and telecommunications?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for computer systems networking and telecommunications graduates, South Puget Sound Community College ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer systems networking and telecommunications at South Puget Sound Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more 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.