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 Texas

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications certificate's programs at peer institutions in Texas (20 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Tarrant County College District$58,941
Dallas College$50,493$51,346$13,6690.27
Austin Community College District$49,424$15,7290.32
CyberTex Institute of Technology$33,477$43,100$7,9170.24
National Median$36,915$11,5880.31

Other Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Dallas College
Dallas
$2,370$50,493$13,669
Austin Community College District
Austin
$2,550$49,424$15,729
CyberTex Institute of Technology
Austin
$33,477$7,917

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 Tarrant County College District, approximately 27% 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.