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Computer Systems Networking at Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $49,374/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (258,000 openings/yr)

ROI 7.6x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #37 of 41 Computer Systems Networking programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Computer Systems Networking graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$552K	$546K	$498K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.7x	7.6x	6.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.4x	5.3x	4.8x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	73%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	57	52

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$71,760

Out-of-state: $102,720 (5.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$104,336

-45% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

6.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Pennsylvania College of Technology's Computer Systems Networking graduates start at $49,374/yr, trailing the $58,164 national average by 15%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 7.6x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Computer Systems Networking's typical career paths, with 68% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $27,000 represents roughly 7 months of the $49,374 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #37 of 41 Computer Systems Networking programs, Pennsylvania College of Technology falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Pennsylvania College of Technology

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer Systems Networking at Pennsylvania College of Technology?

This program scores 57/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Computer Systems Networking programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Computer Systems Networking careers?

With 68% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $497,760 in decade earnings vs $551,615 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Computer Systems Networking from Pennsylvania College of Technology?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →