# Kean University: Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (bachelor's)

Union, NJ. IPEDS 185262, CIP 11.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kean-university/majors/computer-systems-networking-and-telecommunications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $51,540
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $72,483 (U.S. median for this major: $77,401 across 25 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,570 (U.S. median $24,448)
- Rank in NJ: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,918

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.56 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $72,483 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,374 | $33,625 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $7,859 | $35,837 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $12,136 | $55,340 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $20,146 | $91,866 | 2.6 years |
| 110k+ | $20,110 | $91,702 | 2.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kean University | $72,483 | $26,570 | $12,447 | 47% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $166,830 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $135,940 NJ, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $215,300 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $203,460 NJ, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $128,340 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $122,890 NJ, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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