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Computer Systems Technology Basic Certificates
There are 69 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Computer Systems Technology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about66% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.4% of Computer Systems Technology graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Computer Systems Technology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,272 people earned theirComputer Systems Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Computer Systems Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 139 |
| Associate’s Degree | 385 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 110 |
| Master’s Degree | 557 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Computer Systems Technology Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Computer Systems Technology of $47,945 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,769 |
| 4 years | $47,945 |
| 5 years | $55,101 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Computer Systems Technology students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 78.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 430 |
| Women | 121 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer Systems Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 176 | 31.9% |
| Asian | 58 | 10.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 130 | 23.6% |
| Black or African American | 103 | 18.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 57 | 10.3% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 1.3% |
| International Students | 13 | 2.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Computer Systems Technology Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 106 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Computer Systems Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Computer Systems Technology students seeking a basic certificate is Montgomery College. This school awarded 157 basic certificates in Computer Systems Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Computer Systems Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of Arts & Technology is a popular choice for Computer Systems Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their basic certificate in Computer Systems Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Computer Systems Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Computer Systems Technology. This school awarded 94 basic certificates in Computer Systems Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a popular choice for Computer Systems Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their basic certificate in Computer Systems Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lorain County Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Computer Systems Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their basic certificate in Computer Systems Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Computer Systems Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Computer Systems Technology. This school awarded 60 basic certificates in Computer Systems Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Computer Systems Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Texas College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Computer Systems Technology. This school awarded 53 basic certificates in Computer Systems Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Computer Systems Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cuyahoga Community College District is a popular choice for Computer Systems Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their basic certificate in Computer Systems Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
William Rainey Harper College is a popular choice for Computer Systems Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 47 basic certificates in Computer Systems Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Computer Systems Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University-Beebe comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Computer Systems Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their basic certificate in Computer Systems Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Excelsior University is a popular choice for Computer Systems Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 32 basic certificates in Computer Systems Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Computer Systems Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montgomery County Community College is a popular choice for Computer Systems Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 30 basic certificates in Computer Systems Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University-Newport is a popular choice for Computer Systems Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their basic certificate in Computer Systems Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Prince George's Community College is a popular choice for Computer Systems Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 25 basic certificates in Computer Systems Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Normandale Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Computer Systems Technology. This school awarded 21 basic certificates in Computer Systems Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Computer Systems Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grayson College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Computer Systems Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their basic certificate in Computer Systems Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Reading Area Community College is a popular choice for Computer Systems Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 19 basic certificates in Computer Systems Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Okaloosa Technical College is a popular choice for Computer Systems Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 17 basic certificates in Computer Systems Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lee College is a popular choice for Computer Systems Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 16 basic certificates in Computer Systems Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washtenaw Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Computer Systems Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their basic certificate in Computer Systems Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Computer Systems Technology that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 1,215 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other | 492 |
| Computer Software Technology/Technician | 278 |
| Computer Hardware Technology/Technician | 18 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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