Communications Technology/Support at Hennepin Technical College
If you are interested in studying Communications Technology/Support, you may want to check out the program at Hennepin Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Hennepin Technical College is located in Brooklyn Park, MN.
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Studying Online at Hennepin Technical College
Distance learning is available at Hennepin Technical College. Of 4,572 students, 1,195 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 902 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Communications Technology/Support Rankings at Hennepin Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Hennepin Technical College’s Communications Technology/Support program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #59 of 285 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #142 of 284 |
Earnings for Communications Technology/Support Graduates from Hennepin Technical College
Students who complete Hennepin Technical College’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 | $25,955 |
| 2 years | $36,042 |
| 4 years | $40,699 |
| 5 years | $42,158 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communications Technology/Support graduates from Hennepin Technical College earn a median of $40,699, compared with $57,016 for all Hennepin Technical College graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Communications Technology/Support Graduates
Those who complete Communications Technology/Support program at Hennepin Technical College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
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