Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Angelina College

Texas networking programs cluster around $49,000 in first-year earnings, and Angelina College's estimated outcomes align with that state benchmark—substantially higher than the $36,915 national median for this credential. With projected debt of $14,700, graduates would face monthly payments of roughly $160 on a standard 10-year plan, which should be manageable against that salary level. The 0.30 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests reasonable value, particularly since graduates would owe less than one-third of their first year's income.

The caveat is meaningful: these figures derive from similar Texas programs rather than Angelina's specific outcomes. Networking and telecommunications certificates vary widely in how employers value them, and local job markets matter enormously. Dallas College's $50,493 demonstrates what these credentials can achieve in metro areas with robust tech sectors, while CyberTex's $33,477 shows the downside when placement networks or curriculum don't connect graduates to quality positions. Angelina serves a more rural market in deep East Texas, where opportunities may be thinner than Houston or Dallas.

If your child has concrete employment leads—existing IT contacts, an employer offering tuition reimbursement, or a clear pathway to network administration roles—this debt load won't anchor them. Without those connections, they're betting that Angelina's program can replicate the strong outcomes seen at larger Texas community colleges in more competitive markets.