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

Compare 12 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

12Programs reporting earnings

$56,759Median year-4 earnings

$22,500Median federal debt

8Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Wisconsin

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

1Waukesha County Technical CollegePewaukee · Debt not reported$71,538 2Madison Area Technical CollegeMadison · Debt not reported$69,759 3Gateway Technical CollegeKenosha · $22,500 federal debt$63,162 4Lakeshore Technical CollegeCleveland · $12,722 federal debt$63,053 5Mid-State Technical CollegeWisconsin Rapids · Debt not reported$58,492 6Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeEau Claire · $13,500 federal debt$58,028 7Western Technical CollegeLa Crosse · $15,832 federal debt$56,759 8Herzing University-BrookfieldBrookfield · $30,649 federal debt$55,935 9Herzing University-KenoshaKenosha · $30,649 federal debt$55,935 10Herzing University-MadisonMadison · $30,649 federal debt$55,935

CAREER CONTEXT IN WI

What related occupations pay in Wisconsin

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: $131,720
Middle 50% wage range: $105,190–$159,690
State employment: 2,170
Projected growth: +7.7%
Annual openings: 9,600

10th–90th percentile: $87,280–$172,690

25-1021Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $97,730
Middle 50% wage range: $81,530–$114,540
State employment: 510
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $73,660–$167,710

15-1231Computer Network Support Specialists

State median wage: $81,010
Middle 50% wage range: $67,350–$93,120
State employment: 1,140
Projected growth: +1.2%
Annual openings: 9,000

10th–90th percentile: $57,840–$107,840

11-3021Computer and Information Systems Managers

State median wage: $160,140
Middle 50% wage range: $127,160–$198,760
State employment: 8,880
Projected growth: +15.8%
Annual openings: 53,500

10th–90th percentile: $99,260–$230,980

15-1243Database Architects

State median wage: $137,810
Middle 50% wage range: $105,870–$162,550
State employment: 520
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $92,660–$170,450

15-1252Software Developers

State median wage: $122,660
Middle 50% wage range: $97,740–$138,590
State employment: 21,730
Projected growth: +10.2%
Annual openings: 95,300

10th–90th percentile: $77,710–$168,630

15-1212Information Security Analysts

State median wage: $101,550
Middle 50% wage range: $80,880–$129,450
State employment: 2,130
Projected growth: +21.0%
Annual openings: 14,100

10th–90th percentile: $62,110–$162,260

15-1211Computer Systems Analysts

State median wage: $100,440
Middle 50% wage range: $80,790–$122,550
State employment: 8,340
Projected growth: +7.9%
Annual openings: 32,900

10th–90th percentile: $66,700–$132,270

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Wisconsin; 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	Waukesha County Technical College	Pewaukee	$71,538	Not available
2	Madison Area Technical College	Madison	$69,759	Not available
3	Gateway Technical College	Kenosha	$63,162	$22,500
4	Lakeshore Technical College	Cleveland	$63,053	$12,722
5	Mid-State Technical College	Wisconsin Rapids	$58,492	Not available
6	Chippewa Valley Technical College	Eau Claire	$58,028	$13,500
7	Western Technical College	La Crosse	$56,759	$15,832
8	Herzing University-Brookfield	Brookfield	$55,935	$30,649
9	Herzing University-Kenosha	Kenosha	$55,935	$30,649
10	Herzing University-Madison	Madison	$55,935	$30,649
11	Milwaukee Area Technical College	Milwaukee	$54,737	$22,944
12	Blackhawk Technical College	Janesville	$53,504	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 Wisconsin

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

Across 12 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $56,759 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $22,500 among the 8 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Wisconsin colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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