Audiovisual Communications at Columbia College Chicago
If you are interested in studying Audiovisual Communications, take a look at what Columbia College Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Columbia College Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 audiovisual communications degrees were granted at Columbia College Chicago.
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Online & Distance Learning at Columbia College Chicago
Online coursework is an option at Columbia College Chicago. Among 5,570 students, 37 (1%) studied exclusively online and 1,869 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Audiovisual Communications Rankings at Columbia College Chicago
These rankings give you a sense of how Columbia College Chicago’s Audiovisual Communications program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 13 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #38 of 140 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #124 of 138 |
Earnings for Audiovisual Communications Graduates from Columbia College Chicago
Those who finish Columbia College Chicago’s Audiovisual Communications program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,934 |
| 2 years | $29,113 |
| 3 years | $35,061 |
| 4 years | $38,837 |
| 5 years | $46,106 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Audiovisual Communications graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn a median of $38,837, compared with $38,749 for all Columbia College Chicago graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Audiovisual Communications graduates from Columbia College Chicago comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Audiovisual Communications graduates at Columbia College Chicago, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Audiovisual Communications graduates at Columbia College Chicago are 18% women (2) and 82% men (9).
Audiovisual Communications Bachelor’s Program at Columbia College Chicago
Among the 11 bachelor’s audiovisual communications degrees awarded at Columbia College Chicago, 18% were women (2) and 82% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Audiovisual Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia College Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 45% of Audiovisual Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia College Chicago, lower than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Audiovisual Communications Concentrations at Columbia College Chicago
This Audiovisual Communications program at Columbia College Chicago offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recording Arts Technology | 11 |
Top-Paying Careers for Audiovisual Communications Graduates
Students who finish Audiovisual Communications program at Columbia College Chicago go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Audiovisual Communications 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 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $66,427 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.