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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications associate's degree programs in Illinois

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$58,586Median year-4 earnings

$17,499Median federal debt

2Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Illinois

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Joliet Junior CollegeJoliet · Debt not reported$71,822 2City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright CollegeChicago · Debt not reported$63,965 3DeVry University-IllinoisLisle · $32,882 federal debt$58,586 4Lewis and Clark Community CollegeGodfrey · Debt not reported$51,165 5Roosevelt UniversityChicago · $17,499 federal debt$50,026

CAREER CONTEXT IN IL

What related occupations pay in Illinois

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

15-1241Computer Network Architects

State median wage: $132,790
Middle 50% wage range: $105,410–$166,720
State employment: 7,810
Projected growth: +7.7%
Annual openings: 9,600

10th–90th percentile: $81,630–$201,190

25-1021Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $98,750
Middle 50% wage range: $63,890–$132,960
State employment: 1,540
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $42,860–$165,810

15-1231Computer Network Support Specialists

State median wage: $68,530
Middle 50% wage range: $58,670–$84,410
State employment: 6,960
Projected growth: +1.2%
Annual openings: 9,000

10th–90th percentile: $47,510–$104,950

11-3021Computer and Information Systems Managers

State median wage: $171,730
Middle 50% wage range: $133,220–$212,040
State employment: 31,680
Projected growth: +15.8%
Annual openings: 53,500

10th–90th percentile: $105,350–$273,500

15-1243Database Architects

State median wage: $142,500
Middle 50% wage range: $122,340–$167,870
State employment: 1,590
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $97,820–$193,950

15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists

State median wage: $136,540
Middle 50% wage range: $104,340–$170,390
State employment: 630
Projected growth: +21.8%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $49,190–$243,360

15-1252Software Developers

State median wage: $132,110
Middle 50% wage range: $101,540–$166,420
State employment: 56,310
Projected growth: +10.2%
Annual openings: 95,300

10th–90th percentile: $80,980–$194,740

15-1212Information Security Analysts

State median wage: $124,180
Middle 50% wage range: $98,910–$154,890
State employment: 5,260
Projected growth: +21.0%
Annual openings: 14,100

10th–90th percentile: $78,760–$172,830

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Illinois; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Joliet Junior College	Joliet	$71,822	Not available
2	City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College	Chicago	$63,965	Not available
3	DeVry University-Illinois	Lisle	$58,586	$32,882
4	Lewis and Clark Community College	Godfrey	$51,165	Not available
5	Roosevelt University	Chicago	$50,026	$17,499

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications in Illinois

What do Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications associate's degree graduates earn in Illinois?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $58,586 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $17,499 among the 2 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Illinois colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Joliet Junior College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.