Communications Technologies/Technicians
Offered at 46 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 | 25 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 10 | $25,060 | $35,803 | — |
| Bachelor's | 9 | $29,205 | $44,920 | $21,677 |
| Master's | 2 | — | — | — |
"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 associate program in this field reports median earnings of $25,060, versus $29,205 for a typical bachelor's program.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ozarks Technical Community College | MO | — | $33,604 | — |
| 2 | Full Sail University | FL | $30,622 | — | $18,345 |
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 | Ozarks Technical Community College | MO | $30,745 | $36,791 | — |
| 2 | Pellissippi State Community College | TN | $25,060 | $35,803 | $7,750 |
| 3 | Full Sail University | FL | $23,204 | $30,921 | — |
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 | CUNY York College | NY | $31,797 | $53,530 | — |
| 2 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | PA | $34,290 | $50,434 | $25,000 |
| 3 | Full Sail University | FL | $26,614 | $39,407 | $21,677 |
| 4 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon | PR | $20,290 | $30,665 | $6,250 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do communications technologies/technicians graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in communications technologies/technicians reports median earnings of $29,205. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
