# Wentworth Institute of Technology: Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (bachelor's)

Boston, MA. IPEDS 168227, CIP 11.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wentworth-institute-of-technology/majors/computer-systems-networking-and-telecommunications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $68,056
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $111,413 (U.S. median for this major: $77,401 across 25 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,448)
- Rank in MA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$34,012

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $111,413 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $27,018 | $114,556 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $27,588 | $116,973 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $31,922 | $135,349 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $35,769 | $151,661 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $38,272 | $162,273 | 2.3 years |

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

## Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | $111,413 | $27,000 | $34,170 | 68% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $166,090 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $165,210 MA, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $214,960 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $214,960 MA, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $129,180 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $128,240 MA, $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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