Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky

Computer and Information Sciences associates's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (21 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Madisonville Community College$31,615
Gateway Community and Technical College$49,753$16,0500.32
West Kentucky Community and Technical College$41,232$52,289
Jefferson Community and Technical College$39,235$46,823$15,1090.39
Bluegrass Community and Technical College$38,850$40,503$15,5230.40
Somerset Community College$37,343$38,313$8,9000.24
National Median$35,760$14,9320.42

Other Computer and Information Sciences Programs in Kentucky

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kentucky schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Gateway Community and Technical College
Florence
$4,656$49,753$16,050
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Paducah
$4,656$41,232
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Louisville
$4,706$39,235$15,109
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Lexington
$4,706$38,850$15,523
Somerset Community College
Somerset
$4,656$37,343$8,900

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Madisonville Community College, approximately 29% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.