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2023 Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Schools

331 Colleges
$23,273 Avg Salary
$24,602 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Audiovisual Communications School for You

Audiovisual Communications is the #156 most popular major in the country with 6,229 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Schools ranking. This report analyzed 331 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Audiovisual Communications program at each school on the list.

Check out the audiovisual programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

#1

Full Sail University

Winter Park, FL

Our 2023 rankings named Full Sail University the most popular school in the United States for audiovisual communications students. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that audiovisual majors at Full Sail University take out is $31,836. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $221.

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The excellent programs at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best audiovisual communications schools in the United States. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, CRAS is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, audiovisual majors at CRAS accumulate an average of around $11,086 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $169.

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#3

SAE Institute - New York

New York, NY

Out of the 331 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, SAE Institute - New York landed the # 3 spot on the list. SAE Institute - New York is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

Audiovisual majors at SAE Institute - New York take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $175, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tulsa Technology Center. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Schools list. Tulsa Tech is a small public school located in the large city of Tulsa.

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Out of the 331 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of San Juan, Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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MediaTech Institute - Dallas ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Schools list. MediaTech Institute - Dallas is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas.

The average amount in student loans that audiovisual majors at MediaTech Institute - Dallas take out is $18,291.

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#7

SAE Institute - Atlanta

Atlanta, GA

SAE Institute - Atlanta came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Atlanta, SAE Institute - Atlanta is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, audiovisual graduates from SAE Institute - Atlanta carry an average student debt load of $14,750. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $192, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #8, Chattahoochee Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for audiovisual communications students. Located in the large suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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With a ranking of #9, Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for audiovisual communications students. F.I.R.S.T. Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Orlando.

On average, audiovisual graduates from F.I.R.S.T. Institute take out $7,853 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $106.

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#10

Belmont University

Nashville, TN

Belmont University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Schools list. Belmont is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.

Audiovisual majors at Belmont take out an average of $24,241 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $990.

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#10

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular audiovisual communications programs. Located in the large suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, audiovisual graduates from Rowan take out $24,895 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $312, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Schools ranking. UPR Arecibo is a small public school located in the city of Arecibo.

The average amount in student loans that audiovisual majors at UPR Arecibo take out is $5,400.

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#13

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, LA

With a ranking of #13, Bossier Parish Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for audiovisual communications students. Located in the small city of Bossier City, Bossier Parish Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, audiovisual graduates from Bossier Parish Community College take out $14,900 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Bowie State University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular audiovisual communications programs. Located in the large suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, audiovisual graduates from Bowie State University take out $27,125 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $189, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#15

SAE Institute - Nashville

Nashville, TN

With a ranking of #15, SAE Institute - Nashville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for audiovisual communications students. Located in the city of Nashville, SAE Institute - Nashville is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, audiovisual graduates from SAE Institute - Nashville take out $14,750 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $192, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#16

SAE Institute - Chicago

Chicago, IL

SAE Institute - Chicago ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Schools list. Located in the city of Chicago, SAE Institute - Chicago is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, audiovisual graduates from SAE Institute - Chicago take out $14,750 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $192, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#17

SAE Expression College

Emeryville, CA

SAE Expression College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for audiovisual communications students. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Emeryville, SAE Expression College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, audiovisual majors at SAE Expression College accumulate an average of around $24,125 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $714.

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#18

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

Saddleback College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular audiovisual communications programs. Located in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#19

SAE Institute - Miami

North Miami Beach, FL

SAE Institute - Miami landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular audiovisual communications programs. SAE Institute - Miami is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of North Miami Beach.

The average amount in student loans that audiovisual majors at SAE Institute - Miami take out is $9,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $175, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Colegio de Cinematografía Artes y Television did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for audiovisual communications students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Bayamon, CCAT is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#19

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, RI

New England Institute of Technology landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular audiovisual communications programs. Located in the large suburb of East Greenwich, New England Tech is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, audiovisual graduates from New England Tech take out $27,971 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Borough of Manhattan Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for audiovisual communications students. It came in at #19 on the list. BMCC is a fairly large public school located in the city of New York.

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Pellissippi State Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Schools list. Located in the suburb of Knoxville, Pellissippi State Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#23

Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, IL

Columbia College Chicago landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular audiovisual communications programs. Columbia is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

The average amount in student loans that audiovisual majors at Columbia take out is $27,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $541.

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Omega Studios’ School of Applied Recording Arts & Sciences ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Schools list. Omega Studios' School of Applied Recording Arts & Sciences is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Rockville.

Audiovisual majors at Omega Studios' School of Applied Recording Arts & Sciences take out an average of $5,500 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $279, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#26

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS
#27

Citrus College

Glendora, CA
#29

Musicians Institute

Hollywood, CA
#30

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA
#32

Gaston College

Dallas, NC
#34

MiraCosta College

Oceanside, CA
#38

Husson University

Bangor, ME
#40

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, NY
#42

Savannah Technical College

Savannah, GA
#42

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA
#44

Carteret Community College

Morehead City, NC
#44

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, UT
#47

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA
#47

Buffalo State

Buffalo, NY

Additional Award Winners

This list shows the remainder of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 331 different United States audiovisual communications schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
47 South Plains College Levelland, TX

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Audiovisual Communications students that almost earned our Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Schools award.

Rank College Location
52 Mt. Hood Community College Gresham, OR
52 University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College Blue Ash, OH
52 American University Washington, DC
55 Front Range Community College Westminster, CO
55 American River College Sacramento, CA
55 Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO
58 Northampton County Area Community College Bethlehem, PA
58 Atlanta Institute of Music and Media Duluth, GA
58 Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH
61 LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY
62 Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA
62 Trident Technical College Charleston, SC
62 Olympic College Bremerton, WA
62 Antelope Valley College Lancaster, CA
62 LIU Post Brookville, NY
62 Randolph Community College Asheboro, NC
62 Cuesta College San Luis Obispo, CA

Audiovisual Communications by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Audiovisual Communications is one of 3 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Graphic Communications 7,518
Communications Technology 915
Other Communication Technology 164

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Joalpe.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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