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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications undergraduate certificate or diploma programs in New Jersey

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and undergraduate certificate or diploma credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$48,146Median year-4 earnings

$11,588Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in New Jersey

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

1PC AGE-MetroparkIselin · $13,000 federal debt$56,403 2P C Age-Jersey CityJersey City · $13,000 federal debt$56,403 3Lincoln Technical Institute-ParamusParamus · $11,588 federal debt$48,146 4Lincoln Technical Institute-MoorestownMoorestown · $11,588 federal debt$48,146 5Lincoln Technical Institute-IselinIselin · $11,588 federal debt$48,146

CAREER CONTEXT IN NJ

What related occupations pay in New Jersey

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: $162,350
Middle 50% wage range: $129,110–$185,710
State employment: 5,660
Projected growth: +7.7%
Annual openings: 9,600

10th–90th percentile: $101,730–$213,630

15-1231Computer Network Support Specialists

State median wage: $87,440
Middle 50% wage range: $66,710–$108,610
State employment: 3,370
Projected growth: +1.2%
Annual openings: 9,000

10th–90th percentile: $50,830–$136,260

25-1021Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $81,500
Middle 50% wage range: $52,990–$128,410
State employment: 1,440
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $32,220–$176,830

11-3021Computer and Information Systems Managers

State median wage: $203,460
Middle 50% wage range: $168,250–$227,650
State employment: 34,470
Projected growth: +15.8%
Annual openings: 53,500

10th–90th percentile: $137,070–$294,110

15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists

State median wage: $140,840
Middle 50% wage range: $107,860–$170,890
State employment: 1,580
Projected growth: +21.8%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $85,780–$209,850

15-1252Software Developers

State median wage: $135,940
Middle 50% wage range: $107,020–$170,130
State employment: 51,570
Projected growth: +10.2%
Annual openings: 95,300

10th–90th percentile: $84,880–$207,200

15-1212Information Security Analysts

State median wage: $134,820
Middle 50% wage range: $104,110–$171,240
State employment: 4,860
Projected growth: +21.0%
Annual openings: 14,100

10th–90th percentile: $86,860–$204,220

15-1211Computer Systems Analysts

State median wage: $122,890
Middle 50% wage range: $91,500–$161,000
State employment: 16,520
Projected growth: +7.9%
Annual openings: 32,900

10th–90th percentile: $73,520–$176,430

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New Jersey; 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	PC AGE-Metropark	Iselin	$56,403	$13,000
2	P C Age-Jersey City	Jersey City	$56,403	$13,000
3	Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus	Paramus	$48,146	$11,588
4	Lincoln Technical Institute-Moorestown	Moorestown	$48,146	$11,588
5	Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin	Iselin	$48,146	$11,588

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 New Jersey

What do Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates earn in New Jersey?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $48,146 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $11,588 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which New Jersey colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. PC AGE-Metropark has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.