Communications Technology/Support at Houston Community College
If you plan to study Communications Technology/Support, you may want to check out the program at Houston Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Houston Community College is located in Houston, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Houston Community College
Online coursework is an option at Houston Community College. Among 53,253 students, 15,681 (29%) studied exclusively online and 16,085 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Communications Technology/Support Rankings at Houston Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Houston Community College’s Communications Technology/Support program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #8 of 23 |
| Best Value | Texas | #8 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #11 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #96 of 284 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #223 of 285 |
Earnings for Communications Technology/Support Graduates from Houston Community College
Those who finish Houston Community 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 | $21,579 |
| 2 years | $23,984 |
| 3 years | $23,785 |
| 4 years | $30,291 |
| 5 years | $40,859 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communications Technology/Support graduates from Houston Community College take home a median $30,291, compared with $40,924 for all Houston Community College graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communications Technology/Support graduates from Houston Community College stands at $26,992.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communications Technology/Support Graduates
Students who finish Communications Technology/Support program at Houston Community College 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
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