# University of Akron Main Campus: Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (bachelor's)

Akron, OH. IPEDS 200800, CIP 11.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-akron-main-campus/majors/computer-systems-networking-and-telecommunications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $60,944
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,385 (U.S. median for this major: $77,401 across 25 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,879 (U.S. median $24,448)
- Rank in OH: 7 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (7 colleges, $77,401): -$3,016
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,016

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.51 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $74,385 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

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

## Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $77,401 | $19,500 | $3,925 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $77,401 | $19,500 | $5,755 | 14% |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $77,401 | $19,500 | $5,993 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $77,401 | $19,500 | $5,650 | 14% |
| Ohio University | $77,401 | $19,500 | $21,637 | 66% |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $77,401 | $19,500 | $5,746 | 22% |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $74,385 | $26,879 | $13,946 | 52% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $105,430 Akron, OH, $114,090 OH, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $154,010 Akron, OH, $163,640 OH, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $101,040 Akron, OH, $102,320 OH, $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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