Communications Technology/Support at Brigham Young University
If you are interested in studying Communications Technology/Support, consider the program at Brigham Young University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Brigham Young University sits in Provo, UT.
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Studying Online at Brigham Young University
Online coursework is an option at Brigham Young University. Of 35,873 students, 898 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,887 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Communications Technology/Support Rankings at Brigham Young University
Use these rankings to compare Brigham Young University’s Communications Technology/Support program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Utah | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #7 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #14 of 285 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #167 of 284 |
Earnings for Communications Technology/Support Graduates from Brigham Young University
Students who complete Brigham Young University’s Communications Technology/Support program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,362 |
| 2 years | $54,713 |
| 4 years | $74,650 |
| 5 years | $87,288 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communications Technology/Support graduates from Brigham Young University take home a median $74,650, compared with $66,875 for all Brigham Young University graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Communications Technology/Support Graduates
Graduates of the Communications Technology/Support program at Brigham Young University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Communications Technology/Support majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $92,043 |
| Film and Video Editors | $89,576 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $87,328 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $76,955 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $74,153 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $73,086 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $69,171 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $66,427 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
| Lighting Technicians | $45,092 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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