Utah Valley University Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: earnings, debt & careers

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median $97,341 four years after graduating ($64,615 after one year), with median federal loan debt of $21,000. That is $19,940 above the U.S. median for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates ($77,401 across 25 colleges), and ranks 2nd of 2 Utah colleges.

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Earnings, 4 years after graduating
$97,341

U.S. median for this major: $77,401.

College Scorecard field of study; 65 graduates with earnings reported

Earnings, 1 year after
$64,615

Median for graduates who received federal aid.

College Scorecard field of study

Median debt at graduation
$21,000

About 22% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,448.

College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)

What your family pays
$6,376 /yr

Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.

Sticker price $14,765. College Scorecard.

UVU Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: pay against the field, and payback

Same major, other colleges

UVU graduates$97,341

Fewer than 3 Utah colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.

U.S. median (25 colleges)$77,401 (+$19,940)

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.

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →

Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income

Uses UVU's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.

Family incomeNet price / yrCost to finishYears to pay back
$0–30k$3,904$18,544under 1 year
$30–48k$4,231$20,097under 1 year
$48–75k$5,664$26,904under 1 year
$75–110k$8,115$38,546under 1 year
$110k+$13,297$63,1611.1 years

Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.8 years, the average time graduates took (17% 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 ($97,341) minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $58,761 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 Utah colleges

Every Utah 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.

RankCollegeEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debtAvg. net priceGraduation
1Weber State Universitybachelor's & associate$97,957—$10,25846%
2Utah Valley Universitybachelor's & associate$97,341$21,000$6,37645%

Careers for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates

Software Developers

Provo area$131,210
Utah$128,810
U.S.$135,980

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Provo area$168,730
Utah$163,610
U.S.$175,140

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +15.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Computer Systems Analysts

Provo area$98,970
Utah$98,770
U.S.$105,850

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 UVU, by income

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UVU Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications questions

How much do UVU Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates earn?

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median $97,341 four years after graduating and $64,615 one year after. The U.S. median for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates across 25 colleges is $77,401.

How much debt do UVU Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates of Utah Valley University is $21,000, about 22% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,448.

Where does UVU rank for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications in Utah?

Of 2 Utah colleges reporting Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduate earnings, Utah Valley University ranks 2nd. The highest is Weber State University at $97,957.

What jobs do Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates get?

A common career is software developers, with a median wage of $131,210 in the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT area and $135,980 nationally. Others include computer and information systems managers and computer systems analysts.

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Cite this: “Utah Valley University Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/utah-valley-university/majors/computer-systems-networking-and-telecommunications (College Scorecard and BLS data).