General
Computer Networking And Telecommunications
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Computer Networking And Telecommunications.
Entry Level Salary
$51,000
Median Salary
$90,000
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
27.4%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $3,600,000
Entry (Early)
$51,000
Median (Prime)
$90,000
High (Prime)
$88,491
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
+3k
+324k
+312k
$25k / yr
-86k
+234k
+222k
$50k / yr
-176k
+144k
+132k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
59
26
26
$25k / yr
Never
31
31
$50k / yr
Never
38
39
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-80%
216%
204%
$50k / yr
-81%
66%
61%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator, or for more sophisticated analysis, the Guided ROI Interview, with your specific estimates of cost and salary.
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate24.6%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Software developers
5.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$83,300
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$127,033|$133,080
openings
115,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +15.8%
Management occupations
4.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$94,391
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$113,580|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Computer network architects
3.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$67,530
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$101,625|$130,390
openings
11,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +11.9%
Computer support specialists
3.4% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$106,190
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$73,153|$61,550
openings
50,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -2.7%
Computer and information systems managers
2.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$3,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$126,248|$171,200
openings
55,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): +15.2%
Producers and directors
2.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$87,465
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$81,000|$83,480
openings
12,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
Computer occupations, all other
2.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$39,984
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$86,082|$108,970
openings
31,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +8.2%
Network and computer systems administrators
2.4% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$84,413
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$89,669|$96,800
openings
14,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): -4.2%
Engineers, All Other
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$120,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$78,094|N/A
openings
N/A /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A
Information security analysts
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$108,290
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$119,558|$124,910
openings
16,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +28.5%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| telecommunications management. | Master's Degree | 3 | $134,796 - $134,796 |