Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Associate's degree · Western Technical College · La Crosse, WI
$45,381Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,759Median earnings 4 years after
$63,992Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Western Technical College earn a median of $45,381 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $54,971 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,957–$74,374).
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate's degree) at other Wisconsin schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Area Technical College Madison | $65,324 | — |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire | $47,268 | $11,250 |
| Herzing University-Brookfield Brookfield | $43,901 | $24,410 |
| Herzing University-Kenosha Kenosha | $43,901 | $24,410 |
| Herzing University-Madison Madison | $43,901 | $24,410 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee | $43,276 | $13,464 |
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Fennimore | $42,729 | — |
| Gateway Technical College Kenosha | $41,942 | $18,375 |
| Lakeshore Technical College Cleveland | $40,086 | — |
| Fox Valley Technical College Appleton | $37,984 | $10,968 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates from Western Technical College make?
The median salary is $45,381 one year after graduation and $63,992 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.