Communications Technology/Support at Kirkwood Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communications Technology/Support, consider the program at Kirkwood Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Kirkwood Community College is in Cedar Rapids, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Kirkwood Community College
Many students take online classes at Kirkwood Community College. Among 12,763 students, 2,770 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Communications Technology/Support Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
Use these rankings to compare Kirkwood Community College’s Communications Technology/Support program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nationwide | #131 of 284 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #179 of 285 |
Earnings for Communications Technology/Support Graduates from Kirkwood Community College
Graduates of Kirkwood Community College’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 | $27,682 |
| 2 years | $36,668 |
Best-Paid Careers for Communications Technology/Support Graduates
Students who finish Communications Technology/Support program at Kirkwood Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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