Communications Technology/Support at Suffolk County Community College
If you are interested in studying Communications Technology/Support, you may want to check out the program at Suffolk County Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Suffolk County Community College is located in Selden, NY.
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Online Class Availability at Suffolk County Community College
Distance learning is available at Suffolk County Community College. Among 19,973 students, 1,949 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,908 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Communications Technology/Support Rankings at Suffolk County Community College
Use these rankings to compare Suffolk County Community College’s Communications Technology/Support program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 53 |
| Best Value | New York | #3 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #6 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #17 of 54 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #38 of 284 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #71 of 285 |
Earnings for Communications Technology/Support Graduates from Suffolk County Community College
Graduates of Suffolk County Community College’s Communications Technology/Support program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $16,748 |
| 2 years | $25,194 |
| 3 years | $22,244 |
| 4 years | $32,462 |
| 5 years | $30,786 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communications Technology/Support graduates from Suffolk County Community College earn a median of $32,462, compared with $45,839 for all Suffolk County Community College graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communications Technology/Support graduates from Suffolk County Community College stands at $11,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Communications Technology/Support Graduates
Graduates of the Communications Technology/Support program at Suffolk County Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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