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

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

$60,997Median year-4 earnings

$10,759Median federal debt

1Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Washington

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

1Renton Technical CollegeRenton · Debt not reported$66,504 2South Puget Sound Community CollegeOlympia · Debt not reported$65,707 3Lake Washington Institute of TechnologyKirkland · Debt not reported$60,997 4Tacoma Community CollegeTacoma · $10,759 federal debt$58,588 5Wenatchee Valley CollegeWenatchee · Debt not reported$55,493

CAREER CONTEXT IN WA

What related occupations pay in Washington

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: $168,070
Middle 50% wage range: $126,470–$200,940
State employment: 4,730
Projected growth: +7.7%
Annual openings: 9,600

10th–90th percentile: $93,610–$224,910

15-1231Computer Network Support Specialists

State median wage: $101,750
Middle 50% wage range: $80,590–$134,340
State employment: 3,300
Projected growth: +1.2%
Annual openings: 9,000

10th–90th percentile: $62,600–$171,300

25-1021Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $90,950
Middle 50% wage range: $71,540–$122,930
State employment: 800
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $57,370–$168,390

11-3021Computer and Information Systems Managers

State median wage: $209,370
Middle 50% wage range: $165,670–$287,690
State employment: 16,960
Projected growth: +15.8%
Annual openings: 53,500

10th–90th percentile: $130,010–$327,300

15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists

State median wage: $202,400
Middle 50% wage range: $132,240–$234,150
State employment: 2,050
Projected growth: +21.8%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $95,890–$281,050

15-1252Software Developers

State median wage: $166,540
Middle 50% wage range: $132,290–$211,860
State employment: 107,030
Projected growth: +10.2%
Annual openings: 95,300

10th–90th percentile: $96,810–$255,350

15-1212Information Security Analysts

State median wage: $154,940
Middle 50% wage range: $123,590–$178,890
State employment: 6,030
Projected growth: +21.0%
Annual openings: 14,100

10th–90th percentile: $96,730–$211,720

15-1211Computer Systems Analysts

State median wage: $129,410
Middle 50% wage range: $100,800–$161,730
State employment: 24,120
Projected growth: +7.9%
Annual openings: 32,900

10th–90th percentile: $74,470–$197,600

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Washington; 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	Renton Technical College	Renton	$66,504	Not available
2	South Puget Sound Community College	Olympia	$65,707	Not available
3	Lake Washington Institute of Technology	Kirkland	$60,997	Not available
4	Tacoma Community College	Tacoma	$58,588	$10,759
5	Wenatchee Valley College	Wenatchee	$55,493	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 Washington

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

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $60,997 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $10,759 among the 1 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Washington colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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