Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Texas State Technical College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Texas State Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Texas State Technical College graduates earn $28k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all computer systems networking and telecommunications associates programs nationally.
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 associates's programs at peer institutions in Texas (23 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas State Technical College | $27,768 | $39,051 | $13,164* | — |
| Austin Community College District | $46,969 | $63,312 | $12,000* | 0.26 |
| DeVry University-Texas | $44,735 | $51,108 | $32,882* | 0.74 |
| Houston Community College | $42,875 | — | $18,862* | 0.44 |
| Dallas College | $40,807 | $57,422 | $13,164* | 0.32 |
| Remington College-Dallas Campus | $35,702 | $37,011 | $22,700* | 0.64 |
| National Median | $43,276 | — | $21,874* | 0.51 |
Other Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community College District Austin | $2,550 | $46,969 | $12,000 |
| DeVry University-Texas Irving | $17,488 | $44,735 | $32,882 |
| Houston Community College Houston | $2,040 | $42,875 | $18,862 |
| Dallas College Dallas | $2,370 | $40,807 | $13,164 |
| Remington College-Dallas Campus Dallas | $23,785 | $35,702 | $22,700 |
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 Texas State Technical College, approximately 45% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.