Program Payoff

Computer Systems Analysis: what it pays, state by state

22 states teach this at certificate or associate level. The work pays most in Massachusetts, at a median of $128,240 a year.

StateWhat the work paysSchoolsReporting earnings
Massachusetts$128,24010
California$127,720190
Maryland$113,61030
Wyoming$109,78010
New York$109,61020
Texas$107,39020
Minnesota$106,35020
Nevada$104,06010
Arizona$103,530200
Michigan$103,41060
Ohio$102,32080
Florida$101,90050
Illinois$101,57020
Kansas$100,77010
Wisconsin$100,44010
Indiana$98,81010
Oklahoma$95,93030
Louisiana$95,66020
Missouri$92,06010
Arkansas$81,76030
North Dakota$73,55010
Montana$61,15020

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Programs: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, released 2026-06-10. Occupation wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.