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Communications Technology/Support at Ferris State University

If you are interested in studying Communications Technology/Support, consider the program at Ferris State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Ferris State University sits in Big Rapids, MI.

Online & Distance Learning at Ferris State University

Distance learning is available at Ferris State University. Of 9,959 students, 1,655 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,138 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Communications Technology/Support Rankings at Ferris State University

Use these rankings to compare Ferris State University’s Communications Technology/Support program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 7
Best Value	Michigan	#5 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#14 of 39
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#22 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#68 of 285
Best Value	Nationwide	#156 of 284

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 7
Best Value	Michigan	#5 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#14 of 39
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#22 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#68 of 285
Best Value	Nationwide	#156 of 284

Earnings for Communications Technology/Support Graduates from Ferris State University

Students who complete Ferris State University’s Communications Technology/Support program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,435
2 years	$34,648
3 years	$39,354
4 years	$39,571
5 years	$46,478

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communications Technology/Support graduates from Ferris State University report median earnings of $39,571, compared with $62,925 for all Ferris State University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communications Technology/Support graduates from Ferris State University stands at $20,910.

Best-Paid Careers for Communications Technology/Support Graduates

Those who complete Communications Technology/Support program at Ferris State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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

More about our data sources and methodologies.