Computer Software and Media Applications: certificate earnings by college

Median earnings of computer software and media applications graduates (certificate) one year after graduation, at 14 colleges. National median: $36,210, rising to $41,369 after four years.

#CollegeStateEarnings after 1 yrAfter 4 yrsMedian debt
1Arizona State University Campus ImmersionAZ$50,992—$14,500
2Minneapolis Community and Technical CollegeMN$48,496——
3Southern Careers Institute-AustinTX$41,354$61,865$7,760
4Southern Careers Institute-San AntonioTX$41,354$61,865$7,760
5Hunter Business SchoolNY$40,999$61,580$8,440
6Visible Music CollegeTN$40,475——
7DeVry University-FloridaFL$36,210$41,369$15,625
8DeVry University-IllinoisIL$36,210$41,369$15,625
9DeVry University-OhioOH$36,210$41,369$15,625
10Academy of Interactive EntertainmentWA$33,701$42,554$12,000
11Florida Institute of Recording Sound and TechnologyFL$31,107$36,774$8,708
12Bluegrass Community and Technical CollegeKY$28,273—$12,528
13Dixie Technical CollegeUT$25,013——
14Academy of Interactive EntertainmentLA$18,678$32,664$11,803

Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.

Frequently asked questions

How much do computer software and media applications graduates earn?

The median college reports $36,210 in earnings one year after a certificate in computer software and media applications and $41,369 four years after. The highest is $50,992 at Arizona State University Campus Immersion.

How much student debt do computer software and media applications graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $12,000 at the typical college.