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

Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

7Programs reporting earnings

$53,280Median year-4 earnings

$18,000Median federal debt

4Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Minnesota

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

1Dunwoody College of TechnologyMinneapolis · $18,000 federal debt$69,398 2Herzing University-MinneapolisSt. Louis Park · $30,649 federal debt$55,935 3Century CollegeWhite Bear Lake · $20,000 federal debt$55,656 4Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeFergus Falls · Debt not reported$53,280 5Saint Paul CollegeSaint Paul · $16,065 federal debt$52,173 6South Central CollegeNorth Mankato · Debt not reported$51,550 7Anoka-Ramsey Community CollegeCoon Rapids · Debt not reported$49,774

CAREER CONTEXT IN MN

What related occupations pay in Minnesota

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: $133,270
Middle 50% wage range: $104,140–$157,130
State employment: 2,040
Projected growth: +7.7%
Annual openings: 9,600

10th–90th percentile: $81,500–$171,700

25-1021Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $85,710
Middle 50% wage range: $76,990–$114,240
State employment: 480
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $63,010–$132,670

15-1231Computer Network Support Specialists

State median wage: $76,000
Middle 50% wage range: $62,510–$88,450
State employment: 2,930
Projected growth: +1.2%
Annual openings: 9,000

10th–90th percentile: $52,940–$104,970

11-3021Computer and Information Systems Managers

State median wage: $176,380
Middle 50% wage range: $143,970–$215,000
State employment: 10,970
Projected growth: +15.8%
Annual openings: 53,500

10th–90th percentile: $110,830–$277,490

15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists

State median wage: $135,850
Middle 50% wage range: $118,870–$158,830
State employment: 30
Projected growth: +21.8%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $83,920–$174,740

15-1243Database Architects

State median wage: $133,050
Middle 50% wage range: $110,360–$157,680
State employment: 1,240
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $94,220–$169,380

15-1212Information Security Analysts

State median wage: $130,710
Middle 50% wage range: $103,190–$158,270
State employment: 2,680
Projected growth: +21.0%
Annual openings: 14,100

10th–90th percentile: $83,140–$169,750

15-1252Software Developers

State median wage: $130,050
Middle 50% wage range: $101,670–$156,750
State employment: 35,890
Projected growth: +10.2%
Annual openings: 95,300

10th–90th percentile: $79,900–$169,810

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Minnesota; 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	Dunwoody College of Technology	Minneapolis	$69,398	$18,000
2	Herzing University-Minneapolis	St. Louis Park	$55,935	$30,649
3	Century College	White Bear Lake	$55,656	$20,000
4	Minnesota State Community and Technical College	Fergus Falls	$53,280	Not available
5	Saint Paul College	Saint Paul	$52,173	$16,065
6	South Central College	North Mankato	$51,550	Not available
7	Anoka-Ramsey Community College	Coon Rapids	$49,774	Not available

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 Minnesota

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

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $53,280 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $18,000 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Minnesota colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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