Program comparison

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. programs in Iowa

Programs build practical skills for working with computer systems, software, networks and information technology.

Example careers: Computer Support Specialist · Network Support Specialist · Computer Programmer

Schools to compare13
What to compareValue · Earnings · Cost
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What these Iowa programs tell you

Start with the Value Rating, then compare earnings and estimated total cost. A higher earnings figure does not automatically mean a better value if the program also costs substantially more.

Programs with a Value Rating3 of 13
Programs with 5-year earnings3 of 13
Programs with a cost estimate8 of 13

College In 2 shows unavailable federal measures as N/A rather than treating missing values as zero. Estimated total cost uses the school's average annual net price and the credential's estimated length.

Ottumwa, IA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value Good Value
Earnings
$41,1661 year after completion
$56,2005 years after completion
Est. total cost $21,386 2-year degree
Waterloo, IA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value Good Value
Earnings
$40,8731 year after completion
$62,3995 years after completion
Est. total cost $19,298 2-year degree
Fort Dodge, IA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value Good Value
Earnings
$38,8901 year after completion
$74,8115 years after completion
Est. total cost $18,656 2-year degree
Waterloo, IA · Public
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost N/A Varies
Ottumwa, IA · Public
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost N/A Varies
Fort Dodge, IA · Public
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost N/A Varies
Council Bluffs, IA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $29,258 2-year degree
Marshalltown, IA · Public
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost N/A Varies
Marshalltown, IA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $16,118 2-year degree
Calmar, IA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $22,544 2-year degree
Mason City, IA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $20,020 2-year degree
Creston, IA · Public
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost N/A Varies
Creston, IA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $19,742 2-year degree
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