Communications Technology/Support Associate Degrees
There are 561 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Communications Technology/Support. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.0% of Communications Technology/Support graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Communications Technology/Support Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 16,676 people earned theirCommunications Technology/Support majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Communications Technology/Support at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2,908 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 4,101 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,145 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,463 |
Earnings of Communications Technology/Support Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Communications Technology/Support of $31,856 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,712 |
| 4 years | $31,856 |
| 5 years | $36,812 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support. About 61.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,525 |
| Women | 1,576 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Communications Technology/Support graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,803 | 44.0% |
| Asian | 206 | 5.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,130 | 27.6% |
| Black or African American | 536 | 13.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 194 | 4.7% |
| Race Unknown | 123 | 3.0% |
| International Students | 82 | 2.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.0% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Communications Technology/Support Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 655 colleges that offer a associate degree in Communications Technology/Support. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Communications Technology/Support students seeking a associate degree is Full Sail University. This school awarded 1,028 associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support. This school awarded 733 associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support. This school awarded 671 associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences is a popular choice for Communications Technology/Support majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 412 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Monica College is a popular choice for Communications Technology/Support majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 258 associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Houston Community College is a popular choice for Communications Technology/Support majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 234 associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Communications Technology/Support majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 180 associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Academy of Art University is a popular choice for Communications Technology/Support majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 178 associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Front Range Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support. This school awarded 161 associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support. This school awarded 157 associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Belmont University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support. This school awarded 140 associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Salt Lake Community College is a popular choice for Communications Technology/Support majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 140 associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ringling College of Art and Design is a popular choice for Communications Technology/Support majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is a popular choice for Communications Technology/Support majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pellissippi State Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tarrant County College District is a popular choice for Communications Technology/Support majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus State Community College is a popular choice for Communications Technology/Support majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 119 associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College is a popular choice for Communications Technology/Support majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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