Communications Technology/Support at University of Northern Iowa
If you plan to study Communications Technology/Support, you may want to check out the program at University of Northern Iowa. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Northern Iowa is in Cedar Falls, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Northern Iowa
Many students take online classes at University of Northern Iowa. Among 9,278 students, 1,482 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,792 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Communications Technology/Support Rankings at University of Northern Iowa
Rankings can help you compare University of Northern Iowa’s Communications Technology/Support program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Communications Technology/Support Graduates from University of Northern Iowa
Students who complete University of Northern Iowa’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 | $33,933 |
| 2 years | $30,771 |
| 3 years | $40,134 |
| 4 years | $44,174 |
| 5 years | $49,336 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communications Technology/Support graduates from University of Northern Iowa take home a median $44,174, compared with $50,993 for all University of Northern Iowa graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communications Technology/Support graduates from University of Northern Iowa comes in at $21,070.
Top-Paying Careers for Communications Technology/Support Graduates
Students who finish Communications Technology/Support program at University of Northern Iowa pursue many career paths. Below are 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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