Best Schools for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates earn a median of $72,592 within four years of graduating, ranking #75 out of 283 tracked majors — 16% above the median across all fields. There are 35 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 8,411 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates earn $111,413 while Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon graduates earn $29,382 — a $82,031 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications graduates see an average 4% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.