Bright outlook
Management
Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Median pay
- $175,140
- Outlook
- Much faster than average
Bachelor's degree
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
ProgramsComputer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CIP11.09
372 colleges offer Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. See what it covers, which degree levels are available and what graduates earn and borrow.
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Colleges offering it
- 372
- at its most common level
- Bachelor's earnings
- $74,385
- median, 4 years after
- Bachelor's debt
- $23,188
- median federal loans
Colleges offering it, by degree level
- Certificate
- 372
- Associate's
- 354
- Bachelor's
- 69
- Master's
- 35
- Post-baccalaureate certificate
- 2
- Doctoral
- 2
- Graduate/professional certificate
- 22
What it covers
About Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications is part of Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services: instructional programs that focus on the computer and information sciences and prepare individuals for various occupations in information technology and computer operations fields.
Definition: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs 2020, code 11.09.
Programs in this field
Colleges report these specific programs under CIP 11.09.
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Cloud Computing
By degree level
Earnings and debt by degree level
Medians across colleges of each college's own program median. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
| Degree level | Colleges | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 372 | $54,5264 yrs after · 12 colleges | $11,2506 colleges |
| Associate's | 354 | $55,9354 yrs after · 82 colleges | $18,26734 colleges |
| Bachelor's | 69 | $74,3854 yrs after · 35 colleges | $23,18828 colleges |
| Master's | 35 | $92,6094 yrs after · 10 colleges | $41,0009 colleges |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Doctoral | 2 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Graduate/professional certificate | 22 | $91,2714 yrs after · 9 colleges | $30,5929 colleges |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data, 2025. Colleges with too few graduates have their earnings and debt suppressed, so the number of colleges reporting is smaller than the number offering the program.
Bachelor's programs
Where Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates earn the most
Median earnings four years after finishing, among programs with at least 10 graduates in the latest year. Earnings are one measure; cost and graduation rate matter too.
- 1
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · 24 graduates
$111,413
debt $20,000
- 2
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN · Public · 44 graduates
$100,554
debt $14,800
- 3
Ogden, UT · Public · 31 graduates
$97,957
debt not reported
- 4
Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · 22 graduates
$91,007
debt $22,250
- 5
Stevenson, MD · Private nonprofit · 16 graduates
$81,700
debt not reported
- 6
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth, MN · Public · 30 graduates
$79,939
debt $15,000
- 7
Athens, OH · Public · 19 graduates
$77,401
debt $19,500
- 8
Menomonie, WI · Public · 29 graduates
$77,269
debt $18,104
- 9
Akron, OH · Public · 18 graduates
$74,385
debt not reported
- 10
Naperville, IL · — · 33 graduates
$73,884
debt $48,220
Careers
Careers this program leads to
Occupations linked to Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications by the NCES CIP–SOC crosswalk, highest national median pay first. Pay and outlook are BLS figures for each occupation.
- Bright outlook
Computers and math
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Median pay
- $140,300
- Outlook
- Much faster than average
Master's degree
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Bright outlook
Computers and math
Data Warehousing Specialists
- Median pay
- $139,500
- Outlook
- Much faster than average
Bachelor's degree
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Programming
- Bright outlook
Computers and math
Database Architects
- Median pay
- $139,500
- Outlook
- Much faster than average
Bachelor's degree
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Bright outlook
Computers and math
Software Developers
- Median pay
- $135,980
- Outlook
- Much faster than average
Bachelor's degree
- Programming
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Bright outlook
Computers and math
Computer Network Architects
- Median pay
- $134,050
- Outlook
- Faster than average
Bachelor's degree
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Complex Problem Solving
- Bright outlook
Computers and math
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
- Median pay
- $134,050
- Outlook
- Faster than average
Bachelor's degree
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Bright outlook
Computers and math
Information Security Analysts
- Median pay
- $129,180
- Outlook
- Much faster than average
Bachelor's degree
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
More in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Other programs in the same area of study, by how many colleges offer them.
Every program in this area- Computer and Information Sciences, General866 colleges
- Computer Science751 colleges
- Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management642 colleges
- Computer Software and Media Applications419 colleges
- Computer Programming405 colleges
- Information Science/Studies265 colleges
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications109 colleges
- Data Processing101 colleges
Questions about Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
How many colleges offer Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications?
Published colleges on CollegesRef report Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at these degree levels: certificate (372 colleges), associate's (354 colleges), bachelor's (69 colleges), master's (35 colleges), post-baccalaureate certificate (2 colleges), doctoral (2 colleges), graduate/professional certificate (22 colleges). Counts are from College Scorecard field-of-study data (2025).
What do Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates earn?
At the median college, bachelor's graduates in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications earn $74,385 a year four years after finishing, across 35 colleges that report earnings. Figures cover graduates who received federal aid.
Where do Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates earn the most?
Wentworth Institute of Technology reports the highest median earnings for bachelor's graduates in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: $111,413 four years after finishing, among programs with at least 10 graduates.