Communications Technology/Support at Pittsburg State University
If you plan to study Communications Technology/Support, consider the program at Pittsburg State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Pittsburg State University is in Pittsburg, KS.
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Online & Distance Learning at Pittsburg State University
Many students take online classes at Pittsburg State University. Among 5,755 students, 1,043 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,435 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Communications Technology/Support Rankings at Pittsburg State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Pittsburg State University’s Communications Technology/Support program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 20 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #17 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #51 of 285 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #218 of 284 |
Earnings for Communications Technology/Support Graduates from Pittsburg State University
Graduates of Pittsburg State University’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 | $33,029 |
| 2 years | $31,907 |
| 3 years | $38,474 |
| 4 years | $39,455 |
| 5 years | $43,447 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communications Technology/Support graduates from Pittsburg State University take home a median $39,455, compared with $48,271 for all Pittsburg State University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communications Technology/Support graduates from Pittsburg State University is $25,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communications Technology/Support Graduates
Students who finish Communications Technology/Support program at Pittsburg State University work across a variety of fields. 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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