Computer and Information Sciences, General associate's degree programs in Tennessee

Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

8Programs reporting earnings

$51,498Median year-4 earnings

$10,000Median federal debt

4Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Tennessee

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

CAREER CONTEXT IN TN

What related occupations pay in Tennessee

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

15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists

State median wage: $108,830
Middle 50% wage range: $100,100–$130,680
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: +21.8%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $82,750–$174,760

15-1252Software Developers

State median wage: $122,430
Middle 50% wage range: $90,750–$138,890
State employment: 19,030
Projected growth: +10.2%
Annual openings: 95,300

10th–90th percentile: $75,280–$166,380

15-1253Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

State median wage: $91,040
Middle 50% wage range: $75,570–$105,000
State employment: 1,530
Projected growth: +5.7%
Annual openings: 10,700

10th–90th percentile: $61,580–$125,760

25-1021Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $81,600
Middle 50% wage range: $64,420–$131,950
State employment: 560
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $60,930–$166,310

15-1255Web and Digital Interface Designers

State median wage: $63,510
Middle 50% wage range: $57,890–$63,510
State employment: 3,610
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 8,300

10th–90th percentile: $45,510–$83,220

11-3021Computer and Information Systems Managers

State median wage: $158,700
Middle 50% wage range: $126,310–$193,030
State employment: 12,040
Projected growth: +15.8%
Annual openings: 53,500

10th–90th percentile: $98,380–$237,640

15-1241Computer Network Architects

State median wage: $123,860
Middle 50% wage range: $102,050–$148,060
State employment: 4,330
Projected growth: +7.7%
Annual openings: 9,600

10th–90th percentile: $82,340–$172,980

15-1243Database Architects

State median wage: $115,170
Middle 50% wage range: $84,210–$141,930
State employment: 650
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $73,440–$170,520

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Tennessee; 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	Nashville State Community College	Nashville	$61,289	$9,125
2	Pellissippi State Community College	Knoxville	$60,943	$10,000
3	Chattanooga State Community College	Chattanooga	$57,028	$16,484
4	Columbia State Community College	Columbia	$56,354	Not available
5	Walters State Community College	Morristown	$51,498	Not available
6	Jackson State Community College	Jackson	$46,687	Not available
7	Volunteer State Community College	Gallatin	$45,407	$16,745
8	Northeast State Community College	Blountville	$38,385	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 and Information Sciences, General in Tennessee

What do Computer and Information Sciences, General associate's degree graduates earn in Tennessee?

Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $51,498 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $10,000 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Tennessee colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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