Communications Technology/Support at Minneapolis College of Art and Design
If you plan to study Communications Technology/Support, consider the program at Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Get started with the following essential facts.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design is located in Minneapolis, MN.
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Online Class Availability at Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Distance learning is available at Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Of 831 students, 84 (10%) studied exclusively online and 167 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Communications Technology/Support Rankings at Minneapolis College of Art and Design
These rankings give you a sense of how Minneapolis College of Art and Design’s Communications Technology/Support program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #19 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #237 of 285 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #237 of 284 |
Earnings for Communications Technology/Support Graduates from Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Graduates of Minneapolis College of Art and Design’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 | $20,090 |
| 2 years | $18,771 |
| 3 years | $26,963 |
| 4 years | $24,375 |
| 5 years | $41,878 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communications Technology/Support graduates from Minneapolis College of Art and Design take home a median $24,375, compared with $34,174 for all Minneapolis College of Art and Design graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communications Technology/Support graduates from Minneapolis College of Art and Design stands at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Communications Technology/Support Graduates
Graduates of the Communications Technology/Support program at Minneapolis College of Art and Design work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Communications Technology/Support graduates, 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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