U.S. median for this major: $77,401.
College Scorecard field of study; 36 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 36% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,448.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $26,284. College Scorecard.
University of Akron Main Campus Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of Akron Main Campus's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,413 | $46,963 | 1.2 years |
| $30–48k | $10,131 | $45,691 | 1.2 years |
| $48–75k | $13,519 | $60,971 | 1.6 years |
| $75–110k | $17,800 | $80,278 | 2.1 years |
| $110k+ | $20,226 | $91,219 | 2.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (29% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates 4 years after graduating ($74,385) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $38,947 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Ohio colleges
Every Ohio college we cover that reports Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $77,401 | $19,500 | $3,925 | 21% |
| 2 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $77,401 | $19,500 | $5,755 | 14% |
| 3 | Ohio University-Southern Campusbachelor's & associate | $77,401 | $19,500 | $5,993 | 21% |
| 4 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campusbachelor's & associate | $77,401 | $19,500 | $5,650 | 14% |
| 5 | Ohio University | $77,401 | $19,500 | $21,637 | 65% |
| 6 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $77,401 | $19,500 | $5,746 | 22% |
| 7 | University of Akron Main Campus | $74,385 | $26,879 | $13,946 | 52% |
3 more Ohio colleges offer Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates
Software Developers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +15.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Computer Systems Analysts
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.9% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at University of Akron Main Campus, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Akron Main Campus
- Acceptance rate: 60% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 52% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $46,600
- Full cost breakdown · all 89 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Akron Main Campus
- Computer Science—
- Information Technology—
- Information Science / Studies$77,590
- Computer Programming$86,965
University of Akron Main Campus Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications questions
How much do University of Akron Main Campus Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates earn?
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates of University of Akron Main Campus earn a median $74,385 four years after graduating and $60,944 one year after. The U.S. median for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates across 25 colleges is $77,401.
How much debt do University of Akron Main Campus Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates of University of Akron Main Campus is $26,879, about 36% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,448.
Is University of Akron Main Campus a good school for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications in Ohio?
On pay, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates of University of Akron Main Campus earn $74,385 four years out, $3,016 below the median for the same major across 7 Ohio colleges ($77,401) and $3,016 below the U.S. median ($77,401). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Akron Main Campus rank for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications in Ohio?
Of 7 Ohio colleges reporting Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduate earnings, University of Akron Main Campus ranks 7th; among the 5 that mostly award bachelor's degrees it ranks 5th. The highest is Ohio University-Eastern Campus at $77,401.
What jobs do Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates get?
A common career is software developers, with a median wage of $105,430 in the Akron, OH area and $135,980 nationally. Others include computer and information systems managers and computer systems analysts.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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