Communications Technology/Support at Southeast Technical College
If you are interested in studying Communications Technology/Support, consider the program at Southeast Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southeast Technical College is in Sioux Falls, SD.
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Studying Online at Southeast Technical College
Many students take online classes at Southeast Technical College. Among 2,659 students, 519 (20%) studied exclusively online and 623 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Communications Technology/Support Rankings at Southeast Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Southeast Technical College’s Communications Technology/Support program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 20 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 285 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #201 of 284 |
Earnings for Communications Technology/Support Graduates from Southeast Technical College
Those who finish Southeast Technical 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 | $29,822 |
| 2 years | $30,119 |
| 3 years | $31,470 |
| 4 years | $35,441 |
| 5 years | $40,587 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communications Technology/Support graduates from Southeast Technical College report median earnings of $35,441, compared with $44,075 for all Southeast Technical College graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communications Technology/Support Graduates
Those who complete Communications Technology/Support program at Southeast Technical College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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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