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

Parkville, MO. IPEDS 178721, CIP 11.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/park-university/majors/computer-systems-networking-and-telecommunications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $71,601
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $83,579 (U.S. median for this major: $77,401 across 25 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,000 (U.S. median $24,448)
- Rank in MO: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,178

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.66 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $83,579 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,687 | $87,081 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $20,412 | $95,120 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $22,620 | $105,409 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $23,208 | $108,149 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $24,064 | $112,138 | 2.3 years |

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

## Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park University | $83,579 | $15,000 | $21,032 | 38% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $124,990 Kansas City, MO-KS, $126,120 MO, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $168,050 Kansas City, MO-KS, $159,460 MO, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $101,340 Kansas City, MO-KS, $92,060 MO, $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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