Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City, South Dakota • Associate's
Median Earnings
$34,470
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$34,470
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
National Average
$46,509
All schools, same program
School Average
$36,519
All programs at Western Dakota Technical College
Program Details
Associate's
Credential Level
12
Completers (IPEDS)
371
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$14,750
Median Debt
0.43
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$123/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$34,470
Median Earnings
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Central Community College | $73,130 | $21,800 |
| Weber State University | $70,834 | — |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | $64,726 | — |
| Austin Community College District | $63,312 | $10,550 |
| Lansing Community College | $62,210 | — |
| Century College | $61,260 | — |
| Johnson County Community College | $61,132 | — |
| Waukesha County Technical College | $60,807 | — |
| Henry Ford College | $60,545 | — |
| Front Range Community College | $60,353 | $17,000 |
Other Programs at Western Dakota Technical College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $48,576 | $12,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $47,536 | $15,176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,499 | $15,750 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $40,189 | $12,720 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $40,177 | $20,000 |
| Precision Metal Working | $40,032 | $12,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | $38,609 | $12,483 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $37,675 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | $36,414 | $8,250 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (current) | $34,470 | $14,750 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.