Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
Offered at 436 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 206 | $26,812 | $35,282 | $9,616 |
| Associate | 177 | $31,831 | $39,173 | $18,499 |
| Bachelor's | 45 | $34,345 | $47,556 | $23,250 |
| Master's | 8 | — | $62,689 | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
One year after finishing, a typical certificate program in this field reports median earnings of $26,812, versus $34,345 for a typical bachelor's program.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeast Community College | NE | — | $42,917 | — |
| 2 | Western Iowa Tech Community College | IA | — | $42,584 | — |
| 3 | Tarrant County College District | TX | — | $42,333 | — |
| 4 | Spokane Falls Community College | WA | — | $40,014 | — |
| 5 | Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences | AZ | $31,781 | $39,864 | $9,399 |
| 6 | Full Sail University | FL | $44,955 | $38,789 | $18,375 |
| 7 | Hinds Community College | MS | — | $36,369 | — |
| 8 | SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville | TN | $26,812 | $35,282 | $9,833 |
| 9 | MediaTech Institute-Dallas | TX | — | $34,909 | — |
| 10 | Musicians Institute | CA | — | $34,119 | — |
| 11 | The Omega Studios' School of Applied Arts & Sciences | MD | — | $32,719 | $5,500 |
| 12 | Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology | FL | $26,575 | $32,001 | $11,497 |
| 13 | Dallas College | TX | — | $31,219 | — |
| 14 | Colegio de Cinematografia Artes y Television | PR | — | $19,462 | — |
| 15 | Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia | PR | $17,846 | $17,827 | $9,235 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spokane Falls Community College | WA | — | $48,625 | — |
| 2 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College | MN | — | $45,797 | — |
| 3 | Hennepin Technical College | MN | $31,876 | $45,729 | $20,000 |
| 4 | Suffolk County Community College | NY | — | $45,181 | — |
| 5 | Iowa Western Community College | IA | — | $44,063 | — |
| 6 | Tarrant County College District | TX | — | $43,076 | — |
| 7 | Western Iowa Tech Community College | IA | — | $43,011 | — |
| 8 | Chattahoochee Technical College | GA | $30,117 | $42,997 | — |
| 9 | Salt Lake Community College | UT | — | $41,828 | $11,146 |
| 10 | Mount Wachusett Community College | MA | — | $41,790 | — |
| 11 | Tri-County Technical College | SC | — | $41,568 | — |
| 12 | Community College of Philadelphia | PA | — | $40,403 | — |
| 13 | New England Institute of Technology | RI | — | $40,362 | — |
| 14 | Full Sail University | FL | $37,886 | $40,070 | $29,076 |
| 15 | Guilford Technical Community College | NC | $31,786 | $39,342 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowie State University | MD | $44,461 | $62,334 | $20,809 |
| 2 | St. John's University-New York | NY | $31,036 | $61,911 | $20,938 |
| 3 | Vermont State University | VT | — | $60,418 | — |
| 4 | Belmont University | TN | $36,952 | $55,386 | $23,750 |
| 5 | Webster University | MO | $35,468 | $51,036 | — |
| 6 | New England Institute of Technology | RI | $32,288 | $50,564 | — |
| 7 | Rowan University | NJ | $28,529 | $48,901 | $18,500 |
| 8 | SUNY Buffalo State University | NY | $32,529 | $48,103 | $25,411 |
| 9 | Columbia College Chicago | IL | $31,949 | $47,556 | $27,000 |
| 10 | Elon University | NC | — | $47,204 | $22,250 |
| 11 | Husson University | ME | $35,885 | $46,432 | $27,000 |
| 12 | Alabama A & M University | AL | — | $45,532 | $28,500 |
| 13 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | MN | $44,000 | — | — |
| 14 | Savannah College of Art and Design | GA | $28,971 | $42,431 | $23,500 |
| 15 | Full Sail University | FL | $38,941 | $40,538 | $40,958 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Institute of Technology | NY | $47,391 | $82,068 | — |
| 2 | American University | DC | — | $62,689 | — |
| 3 | Savannah College of Art and Design | GA | — | $47,641 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do audiovisual communications technologies/technicians graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in audiovisual communications technologies/technicians reports median earnings of $34,345. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
