Radio and Television Broadcasting Tech

Types of Degrees Radio and Television Broadcasting Tech Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many radio & television broadcasting technology/technician graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	522
Associate Degree	495
Basic Certificate	447
Undergraduate Certificate	142
Master’s Degree	13

What Radio and Television Broadcasting Tech Majors Need to Know

In an O*NET survey, radio and television broadcasting tech majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.

Knowledge Areas for Radio and Television Broadcasting Tech Majors

This major prepares you for careers in which these knowledge areas are important:

• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Skills for Radio and Television Broadcasting Tech Majors

radio and television broadcasting tech majors are found most commonly in careers in which the following skills are important:

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Abilities for Radio and Television Broadcasting Tech Majors

As you progress with your radio and television broadcasting tech degree, there are several abilities you should pick up that will help you in whatever related career you choose. These abilities include:

• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

What Can You Do With a Radio and Television Broadcasting Tech Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with radio and television broadcasting tech:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture	7.2%	$54,570
Film and Video Editors	17.0%	$62,650

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Radio and Television Broadcasting Tech?

This major attracts more men than women. About 67% of the graduates in this field are male.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of radio and television broadcasting tech majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	1
Black or African American	154
Hispanic or Latino	106
White	227
International Students	1
Other Races/Ethnicities	33

Geographic Diversity

Students from other countries are interested in Radio and Television Broadcasting Tech, too. About 0.2% of those with this major are international students.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Radio and Television Broadcasting Tech

Some careers associated with radio and television broadcasting tech require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

Find out what the typical degree level is for radio and television broadcasting tech careers below.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)	15.6%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)	7.4%
Some College Courses	23.6%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	31.8%
Bachelor’s Degree	23.6%

Online Radio and Television Broadcasting Tech Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	30	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	0	0
Associate’s Degree	73	0
Bachelor’s Degree	1	0
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	2	0
Post-Master’s	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Majors Related to Radio and Television Broadcasting Tech

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to radio and television broadcasting tech.

Major	Number of Grads
Recording Arts Technology/Technician	3,397
Photographic & Film/Video Technology/Technician & Assistant	1,056
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other	685
Voice Writing Technology/Technician	7

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
• Image Credit: By Joalpe under License

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