Communications Technology/Support at Western Iowa Tech Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communications Technology/Support, you may want to check out the program at Western Iowa Tech Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Iowa Tech Community College is located in Sioux City, IA.
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Online Class Availability at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Many students take online classes at Western Iowa Tech Community College. Among 5,482 students, 2,096 (38%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,296 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Communications Technology/Support Rankings at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Rankings can help you compare Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Communications Technology/Support program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #9 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #74 of 285 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #109 of 284 |
Earnings for Communications Technology/Support Graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College
Graduates of Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Communications Technology/Support program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,589 |
| 2 years | $25,194 |
| 3 years | $26,930 |
| 4 years | $32,932 |
| 5 years | $36,284 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communications Technology/Support graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College report median earnings of $32,932, compared with $44,552 for all Western Iowa Tech Community College graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Communications Technology/Support Graduates
Students who finish Communications Technology/Support program at Western Iowa Tech Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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