TL;DR

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications maps to BLS occupations averaging about N/A, with roughly 11,410,940 workers nationwide in those roles. About 5,041 bachelor's completions in IPEDS 2023; median program completion runs near 62%.

Key Statistics

136
Total Degrees Awarded (2023)
$4,278
Median In-State Public Tuition
$17,488
Median Out-of-State Private Tuition
11,410,940
Workers (related occupations)
61.7%
Median Graduation Rate (4-yr schools)
5,041
Bachelor's Completions (IPEDS 2023)

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: what the data shows

Common questions about computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees, answered from IPEDS, College Scorecard, BLS OEWS, and O*NET in this repository—not program marketing copy.

What is a computer systems networking and telecommunications degree?

A Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications program is classified under NCES CIP 00.1109 in the Food Science and Technology field family (00.11).

IPEDS counted 136 completions for this CIP in the survey year in our extract.

Types of computer systems networking and telecommunications degrees and related programs

Other NCES program codes in the 00.11 family with pages on EDsmart Data:

How long does it take to get a computer systems networking and telecommunications degree?

Award levels reported to IPEDS for CIP 00.1109 in our file:

  • 5,041 Bachelor's (62.0% of IPEDS total)—typically four years
  • 3,086 Master's (37.9% of IPEDS total)—one to two years beyond a bachelor's
  • 8 Doctorate (0.1% of IPEDS total)—varies by program

Time to completion depends on enrollment intensity and transfer credits; figures above describe credential type, not calendar time for every student.

What do you learn in computer systems networking and telecommunications?

O*NET skill ratings for occupations mapped to this major emphasize Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Systems Evaluation, Systems Analysis, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, and related competencies. See the Skills section for the full list in our extract.

What degree do you need?

For Security Guards (top mapped occupation), O*NET incumbent surveys in our career profile report these education credentials most often: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%). Bachelor's awards account for a majority of IPEDS completions for CIP 00.1109, but occupation data show multiple pathways.

O*NET education distributions describe incumbent workers, not minimum legal or employer requirements.

What jobs can you get with a computer systems networking and telecommunications degree?

Our degree→occupation mapping links Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications to the BLS roles below. Employment is U.S. OEWS; median wage is national May 2024 where published in our extract.

OccupationU.S. employmentMedian annual wage
Security Guards1,241,770$38,370
Glaziers57,000$55,440
Athletes and Sports Competitors14,370$62,360
Food Preparation Workers888,770$34,220
Credit Counselors28,110$50,480
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners2,199,900$35,930
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary13,560$71,470

See Careers & Jobs for mean wages and industry context.

Is a computer systems networking and telecommunications degree worth it?

Among schools reporting in our Scorecard extract, median published in-state tuition is $4,278 and median net price is $8,950.

We do not score "worth" on opinion—compare debt, earnings, wages for mapped occupations, and completion data above against your cost and career target.

Institutions

Information about the types of higher education institutions that grant degrees in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications and the types of students that study this field.

Tuition Costs for Common Institutions

$4,278 Median In-State Public

$17,488 Median Out of State Private

Tuition costs for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications majors are, on average, $4,278 for in-state public colleges, and $17,488 for out of state private colleges.

Tuition costs comparison for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications programs.

Degrees Awarded Over Time

136 Total Degrees Awarded in 2023

This chart shows the number of degrees awarded in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications from 2015 to 2023.

Historical trend of degrees awarded in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

Top 5 Schools by Enrollment

# School State Enrollment
1 Western Governors University UT 135,822
2 University of Phoenix-Arizona AZ 76,996
3 Ivy Tech Community College IN 54,926
4 University of Maryland Global Campus MD 48,238
5 Dallas College TX 41,815

Schools with the largest enrollment offering Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications programs.

Top 5 Most Affordable Tuition

Schools with the lowest tuition costs for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications programs.

Top 5 Lowest Net Price

Schools with the lowest average net price for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications programs.

Graduation Rates

61.74% Median Graduation Rate (150% of normal time)

59.65% Average Graduation Rate

123 Institutions Reporting

46.86% - 72.86% Interquartile Range

Graduation/completion rates for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications programs across institutions.

Related specializations

Other NCES program codes in the 00.11 CIP family with dedicated pages on EDsmart Data.

Degree Levels (IPEDS)

Completions reported to IPEDS for CIP 00.1109 in the survey year used in our extract (8,135 total across levels below).

  • 5,041 Bachelor's (62.0% of IPEDS total)
  • 3,086 Master's (37.9% of IPEDS total)
  • 8 Doctorate (0.1% of IPEDS total)

Source: IPEDS Completions (c2024_a), summed by award level for this CIP.

Careers & Jobs

Occupations linked to this major in our degree→career mapping, with wages and employment from processed BLS career profiles in this repo.

Across these BLS occupations, employment-weighted mean pay is about N/A. Figures are national OEWS estimates for the occupation—not earnings of Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates alone.

Related occupations (BLS OEWS)

Occupation Mean annual wage U.S. employment
Security Guards$47,2771,241,770
Glaziers$78,21357,000
Athletes and Sports Competitors14,370
Food Preparation Workers$41,662888,770
Credit Counselors$70,09628,110
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$44,0072,199,900
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$150,00913,560
Materials Engineers$134,64222,770
Cooks, Fast Food$39,512668,230
Hearing Aid Specialists$78,25010,580
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$58,11636,880
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists$141,2781,050
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$110,33984,930
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,10496,950
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$109,46686,820
Chemical Plant and System Operators$91,07617,840
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$66,53015,080
Locomotive Engineers$73,40231,990
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$122,18386,460
Sociologists$121,7922,950
Models$82,5785,350
Set and Exhibit Designers$105,70710,850
Power Plant Operators$113,24730,720
Animal Caretakers$41,456277,300
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45,3462,982,530
Database Administrators$122,29673,180
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$46,83514,960
Aerospace Engineers$161,32868,440
Lawyers$261,078747,750
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$80,395154,540
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$67,248385,000
Floral Designers$49,28440,160
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$62,27723,420
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$58,74753,380
Mechanical Door Repairers$60,45727,970
Manicurists and Pedicurists$38,587147,820
Information Security Analysts$156,788179,430
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$118,94323,040
Commercial and Industrial Designers$106,22030,250
Cashiers$39,6223,148,030
Tellers$47,338339,340
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$141,801176,420
Bailiffs$99,20216,910
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$73,61381,510
Physical Therapist Aides$40,34544,010
Floor Sanders and Finishers$60,5284,140
Correctional Officers and Jailers$94,071365,380
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$51,4738,470
Dietetic Technicians$48,03129,950
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$98,794600,680
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$48,398448,260
Tire Repairers and Changers$45,741106,620
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic$88,2853,230
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$47,46227,660
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$127,9257,130
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$98,44512,630
Exercise Physiologists$68,1538,110
Physicists$192,82221,340
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$108,560472,300
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$57,3291,737,820
Office Clerks, General$52,2622,510,550
Geographers1,380
Construction Laborers$68,0841,057,660
Database Architects$167,24564,770
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$80,653455,940
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$99,29735,390
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$93,0027,310
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$96,46346,920
Genetic Counselors$143,8153,510
Health Education Specialists$71,85165,150
Pharmacy Aides$52,20341,100
Financial Managers$214,546818,620
Commercial Divers$100,8583,430
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$128,20123,340
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$92,65645,680
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$68,622155,220
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$64,082303,620
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$129,69121,170
Motorcycle Mechanics$59,86214,010
Electrical and Electronics Repairers$83,91359,990
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$91,99713,090
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$88,062136,390
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,34947,540
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$92,251111,150
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters$75,84042,710
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$141,77112,380
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$72,247287,230
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$96,750104,450
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$93,432131,830
Bakers$43,665231,890
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$130,31897,890
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$50,948295,460
Barbers$46,77318,100
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$139,30639,910
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$104,53674,250
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,68928,550
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary$164,7593,290
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$47,431943,430
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$80,5581,495,580
Sewing Machine Operators$40,967109,590
Hydrologists$122,7895,720
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$43,191261,430
Sewers, Hand$40,2282,240
Licensed Practical Nurses$81,239632,430
Construction Managers$139,978348,330
Sailors and Marine Oilers$58,04831,360
Shampooers$36,6538,890
Gas Plant Operators$121,76315,910
Social and Human Service Assistants$56,515424,220
Biochemists and Biophysicists$133,56434,520
Tapers$76,49412,500
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$105,63434,860
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$73,57144,120
Public Relations Managers$182,77776,060
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$96,985219,010
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$67,57415,550
Costume Attendants$88,9706,290
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$121,69041,530
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$79,774153,890
Postal Service Mail Carriers$62,007336,040
Transportation Security Screeners$68,93646,340
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$44,40412,170
Helpers--Extraction Workers$49,2876,720
Rehabilitation Counselors$50,86688,930
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$145,21259,590
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$53,5975,730
Software Quality Assurance Analysts$133,790199,800
Audio and Video Technicians$74,82070,080
Political Scientists$135,8345,950
Postal Service Clerks$64,78678,060
Urban and Regional Planners$114,55143,040
Nurse Anesthetists$225,97950,350
Fashion Designers20,910
Procurement Clerks$57,25759,900
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$77,87464,720
Food Scientists and Technologists$94,31514,370
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$49,9367,220
Pharmacists$166,516328,870
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$127,27823,220
Advertising Sales Agents$76,95497,470
Nuclear Engineers$175,19514,740
Log Graders and Scalers$54,8563,310
Special Education Teachers$62,28828,200
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$53,74116,290
Plumbers$79,26333,580
Coaches and Scouts$64,558250,940
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$124,54541,610
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$138,186229,720
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$49,00116,160
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82,652685,140
Data Entry Keyers$48,227135,280
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$60,9651,455,770
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$103,33459,090
Couriers and Messengers$46,19471,920
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41,76714,530
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$49,61614,900
Sheet Metal Workers$89,073117,470
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$155,41212,420
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$40,32126,830
Gambling Cage Workers$43,06813,490
Meter Readers, Utilities$80,26219,620
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$150,347319,630
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$108,6348,700
Opticians, Dispensing$60,60379,690
Brokerage Clerks$74,71540,090
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$86,72798,360
Highway Maintenance Workers$63,452151,750
Carpet Installers$56,90514,980
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$45,617192,480
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$64,394110,390
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers$39,5814,590
Library Technicians$56,06373,770
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers$43,2351,450
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$65,389156,950
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$154,76516,960
Occupational Therapy Assistants$83,75547,910
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers$65,0272,010
Concierges$47,75044,200
Bill and Account Collectors$59,893165,020
Etchers and Engravers$47,9958,390
Agricultural Inspectors$62,34012,090
General and Operations Managers$166,3583,584,420
Receptionists and Information Clerks$45,949964,530
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$49,11549,720
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$78,45082,900
Audiologists$123,15914,730
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$85,392180,270
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$53,92711,960
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$60,758159,500
Optometrists$146,73241,890
Landscape Architects$114,46919,580
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$41,3227,600
Electrical Engineers$152,423188,790
Tool and Die Makers$77,56455,130
Photographers$78,30251,230
Intelligence Analysts$124,368110,790
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$38,38626,870
Credit Analysts$110,53267,370
Producers and Directors$165,848145,270
Waiters and Waitresses$45,5082,302,690
Rock Splitters, Quarry$72,9743,080
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$49,880445,080
Proofreaders and Copy Markers$65,0925,160
Gambling Dealers$42,28982,980
Travel Agents$55,88059,150
Historians$91,1413,140
Editors$106,70395,480
Furniture Finishers$49,98514,230
Sales Managers$160,084603,710
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$114,804666,990
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$48,9355,730
Bridge and Lock Tenders$66,5292,720
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$83,02748,170
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders$46,9086,590
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$47,37943,140
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$155,79236,240
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$54,79934,240
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates25,580
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$56,103157,310
Air Traffic Controllers$156,68922,400
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$59,116173,100
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$81,35153,530
Transit and Railroad Police$103,0903,000
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$77,720421,940
Phlebotomists$56,934138,880
Film and Video Editors$101,74228,860
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$59,486127,410
Pest Control Workers$47,04096,110
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$88,747126,750
Forest and Conservation Workers$44,9125,630
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$101,78324,460
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$59,61792,580
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$58,299229,070
Medical Appliance Technicians$54,84911,490
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$74,0965,610
Real Estate Sales Agents$77,936190,600
Flight Attendants$86,103130,110
Personal Financial Advisors$173,641270,480
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers$64,0093,300
Epidemiologists$115,64011,460
Correspondence Clerks$59,3106,260
Dietitians and Nutritionists$96,95576,570
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers$62,24712,460
Psychiatric Technicians$66,099136,300
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$117,612318,570
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$119,85120,840
Light Truck Drivers$52,363994,410
Insurance Sales Agents$93,683469,480
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$63,04050,570
Budget Analysts$110,15547,170
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Medical Equipment Preparers$66,66372,760
Secondary School Teachers$104,8131,072,540
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$67,051148,980
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$41,2857,070
Sales Engineers$146,13756,690
Materials Scientists$133,7598,330
Crane and Tower Operators$82,91842,000
Patternmakers, Wood180
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$162,23293,940
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$83,10334,210
Public Relations Specialists$95,096280,590
Statistical Assistants$77,0555,900
Dredge Operators1,030
Cooks, Short Order$42,207150,420
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$115,167223,460
Anthropologists and Archeologists$81,5788,070
Dancers9,060
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$75,138382,960
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$102,6072,780
Real Estate Brokers$115,48249,590
Self-Enrichment Teachers$61,590308,520
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Veterinarians$172,85380,630
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$131,986293,930
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$65,853139,180
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$66,05611,040
History Teachers, Postsecondary$134,22119,860
Compensation and Benefits Managers$179,55920,070
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$74,559205,230
Orthodontists$198,4105,150
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50,960174,430
Middle School Teachers$95,363620,370
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$39,570261,690
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$66,827124,130
Cooks, Restaurant$45,4981,452,130
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary$89,6731,310
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic$72,8541,570
Helpers--Roofers$52,9425,170
Physician Assistants$166,382155,540
Law Teachers, Postsecondary$136,40922,800
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers$75,1012,860
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$59,23129,050
Parking Attendants$40,225134,650
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$88,86161,180
Computer User Support Specialists$91,367146,450
Upholsterers$50,84720,990
Prepress Technicians and Workers$55,06423,070
Avionics Technicians$93,56720,900
Petroleum Engineers$150,84118,970
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Printing Press Operators$50,498145,110
Respiratory Therapists$109,692136,420
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$92,847472,770
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers16,230
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$64,21654,200
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55,69022,350
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51,912805,770
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$119,035123,680
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$60,6568,760
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$138,546156,300
Recreation Workers$43,019309,640
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47,593857,630
Nurse Practitioners$177,897307,390
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$53,18634,750
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$126,476111,140
Computer Hardware Engineers$188,33375,710
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$58,57810,140
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$64,23429,530
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$68,34117,410
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$40,510427,150
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$154,00529,260
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$156,29510,000
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders$38,6385,820
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$133,75917,170
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$59,076591,180
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,69112,170
Telephone Operators$58,6463,950
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other$84,1441,390
Driver/Sales Workers$49,239417,420
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$60,8681,531,700
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$47,05119,500
Industrial Engineers$130,739350,230
Library Assistants, Clerical$51,54780,070
Writers and Authors$99,51347,800
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$129,63011,430
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$65,13314,200
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,14470,110
Computer and Information Systems Managers$237,025645,970
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$57,69845,330
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$55,36238,420
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$49,228127,440
Chemical Engineers20,330
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$68,66116,480
Electricians$88,301742,580
Conservation Scientists$90,22725,590
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55,7415,310
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$70,33722,170
Computer Network Architects$154,087177,010
Food Batchmakers$44,127171,660
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$96,434469,270
Millwrights$86,46040,660
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$133,7389,120
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$89,88836,970
Survey Researchers$89,3137,720
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$63,590424,040
Signal and Track Switch Repairers$91,2258,210
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$74,53853,520
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators7,860
Boilermakers$111,60710,170
School Psychologists$120,82763,830
Animal Scientists2,470
Traffic Technicians$77,0907,580
Paperhangers$67,3641,520
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$66,516688,840
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators5,720
Web Developers$48,681200,000
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$63,75310,920
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$67,564170,010
Wellhead Pumpers$69,53017,350
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$55,592830,760
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$135,56781,780
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$62,714174,660
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$84,08930,780
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$76,3525,110
Economists$128,98315,880
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$47,822114,190
Civil Engineers$125,367355,410
Carpenters$79,963697,740
Dental Laboratory Technicians$58,72733,920
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$41,41221,930
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$40,96035,420
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$64,234156,260
New Accounts Clerks$57,37038,030
Fence Erectors$62,85522,640
Physical Therapist Assistants$85,555108,010
Childcare Workers$42,433520,180
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$45,80397,540
Rail Car Repairers$75,66718,300
Team Assemblers
Music Directors and Composers$101,13612,330
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$43,38046,690
Human Resources Managers$202,537215,520
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$53,12579,540
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$123,1898,440
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$148,56148,820
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$66,58824,250
Airfield Operations Specialists$71,44616,640
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$58,529131,320
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,784383,860
Helpers--Electricians$54,31164,440
Wind Turbine Service Technicians$87,93911,220
Instructional Coordinators$104,217210,850
Art Directors$154,34450,370
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$46,14811,850
Plasterers and Stucco Masons$66,54020,880
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$51,01364,770
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$61,088111,930
Tire Builders$43,29620,970
Private Detectives and Investigators$69,04938,700
Transportation Inspectors$87,65023,320
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$93,94616,920
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,04257,310
Pourers and Casters, Metal$45,5225,830
Machinists$61,610298,790
Chief Executives$294,898211,850
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61,9602,070,480
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$91,347114,410
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$138,7316,770
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$61,18932,890
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$55,81318,740
Stonemasons$68,0538,750
Tax Preparers$71,27873,570
Special Effects Artists and Animators$132,38321,280
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$102,82314,050
Tile and Stone Setters$62,36138,740
Bartenders$47,051745,610
Farm and Home Management Educators$92,38410,260
Home Appliance Repairers$57,13031,940
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$48,43910,000
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$132,7112,630
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$70,57514,140
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders$50,5913,270
Power Distributors and Dispatchers$133,5929,180
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$55,88835,730
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,518154,820
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$60,65620,330
Pile Driver Operators$108,8283,040
Fallers$81,9094,110
Occupational Therapy Aides$44,1405,000
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$104,988806,080
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$87,9871,266,860
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$46,45663,350
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$122,33722,510
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$133,17253,390
Helpers--Production Workers$46,620167,490
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$42,66067,500
File Clerks$51,02678,980
Parking Enforcement Workers$70,4487,770
Radiation Therapists$162,79718,700
Chefs and Head Cooks$73,379182,320
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$74,25024,850
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$46,31236,470
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,13931,510
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$53,31243,640
Mental Health Counselors
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$136,7584,100
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$52,96238,610
Hoist and Winch Operators$58,7652,480
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,79065,700
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42,5378,960
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Order Clerks$50,30083,420
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$53,83373,010
Podiatrists$180,1679,520
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$38,504371,590
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54,73636,290
Judicial Law Clerks$74,35713,220
Community Health Workers$64,35360,730
Helpers--Carpenters$52,43724,610
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$141,27812,680
Model Makers, Wood360
Nurse Midwives$184,5128,280
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$161,91423,880
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$41,034373,960
Software Developers$190,7981,654,440
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$68,42616,570
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$47,65562,730
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53,78214,590
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$147,69811,480
Logging Equipment Operators$65,05822,520
Graphic Designers$94,254214,260
Word Processors and Typists$52,63036,030
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53,33018,970
Agricultural Equipment Operators$44,67630,940
Surgical Technologists$85,502113,890
Foresters$104,4649,650
Astronomers$145,5101,560
Technical Writers$110,17555,530
Parts Salespersons$48,079265,060
Construction and Building Inspectors$106,542137,210
Interpreters and Translators$78,56953,360
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$142,46913,590
Medical Equipment Repairers$80,64760,830
Chemists$108,36783,250
Desktop Publishers$74,4094,000
Medical Transcriptionists$44,90143,070
Accountants and Auditors$106,6511,448,290
Broadcast Technicians$88,36821,080
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$50,53725,200
Butchers and Meat Cutters$47,051140,040
Computer Programmers$123,323109,870
Packers and Packagers, Hand$40,522601,440
Ship Engineers$138,9378,580
Microbiologists$119,06019,760
Dental Assistants$55,093375,430
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$82,26011,400
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$118,24625,640
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers$54,3882,610
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$42,13531,220
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$39,818195,360
Commercial Pilots$173,03751,830
Cooks, Private Household900
Financial Examiners$120,55562,830
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$56,746211,000
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons1,100
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$329,27499,300
Public Safety Telecommunicators$81,733101,140
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$57,5781,113,160
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$100,12936,260
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$141,43253,250
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$133,87213,350
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43,49120,600
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$70,26556,540
Bicycle Repairers$48,78112,590
Customer Service Representatives$54,2332,725,930
Pharmacy Technicians$57,799487,920
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$51,5861,187,460
Segmental Pavers
Marriage and Family Therapists$76,68965,870
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$56,43115,660
Soil and Plant Scientists$94,15116,600
Telemarketers$41,89266,430
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$56,55212,600
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55,577100,840
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$43,26798,270
Atmospheric and Space Scientists$124,9258,780
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$58,29018,710
Counter and Rental Clerks$48,620398,620
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$149,36220,390
Retail Salespersons$43,8353,800,250
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58,67513,810
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$46,05613,890
Police Identification and Records Officers
Environmental Engineers$131,20137,950
Billing and Posting Clerks$57,635417,500
Roofers$70,081136,740
Animal Breeders$63,4931,730
Interior Designers$87,97869,580
Computer Systems Analysts$136,553497,800
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$48,78924,740
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,570129,850
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$54,20328,260
Sound Engineering Technicians$93,64813,050
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$40,618141,090

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Employment

Wages and industry mix below use BLS OEWS data for occupations linked to this major in our mapping—not a graduate earnings survey.

Yearly Income for Common Jobs

$N/A Average Wage in Workforce

The average salary for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications majors is $N/A.

Average annual salaries of the most common occupations for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications majors.

Occupations by Share

11,410,940 2023 Workforce

The number of Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates in the workforce has been growing.

Various jobs filled by those with a major in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications by share of the total number of graduates.

Return on Investment & Value

Debt and earnings fields below come from College Scorecard where present in our degree extract.

Financial value (extract)

$14,000 Median Student Debt

$73,827 Median Annual Earnings (10 years after enrollment)

18.96% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

Debt is less than 30% of reported ten-year earnings in this extract.

1.9 years Estimated Payback Period (assuming 10% of income)

1962.32% Return on Investment (10-year earnings vs 4-year cost)

Ten-year earnings in this extract exceed four years of median net price.

$35,798 Estimated Total Cost (4 years at median net price)

Financial value comparison for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications degree.

Diversity

Demographic information for those who earn a degree in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications in the United States.

Workforce Age

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This chart shows distribution of ages for employees with a degree in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

Age distribution for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications degree holders in the workforce.

Gender Distribution

Gender distribution data is not available for this degree program.

Gender distribution of Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications degree recipients.

Race and Ethnicity Distribution

Race and ethnicity distribution data is not available for this degree program.

Racial and ethnic distribution of Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications degree recipients.

Degrees Awarded

The most common degree types awarded to students graduating in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications are Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, and Associates Degree.

Distribution of degree types awarded in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

Skills

Data on the critical and distinctive skills necessary for those working in the Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications field from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Required Skills

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications majors need many skills, but most especially Critical Thinking, Active Listening, and Reading Comprehension.

Rating of how necessary various skills are for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications majors.

Skills Bar Chart

This bar chart shows the same information as the radar chart, displaying the importance of each skill.

Skill importance ratings for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications majors.

About

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

In 2023, 136 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

CIP Code

00.1109 - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

What the data shows

Mapped BLS occupations show employment-weighted mean pay of about N/A. The largest mapped role by headcount is Security Guards (1,241,770 U.S. jobs in OEWS).

Published tuition medians in College Scorecard land at $4,278 in-state at public colleges and $17,488 at private institutions for programs in this field.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
    • Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
    • Data years: 2015-2024
    • Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
    • Employment and wage data by occupation
    • Latest data: May 2024
    • Source: bls.gov/oes
  • O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
    • Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
    • Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
    • Source: onetcenter.org
  • IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
    • Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
    • Data years: 2015-2024
    • Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
  • Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
    • Demographic and workforce data
    • Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
    • Source: census.gov/acs

Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

Methodology

Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, IPEDS completion data, and Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data.

All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Employment and wage data are from the most recent Census Bureau ACS PUMS estimates.