2023 Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Finding the Best Audiovisual Communications Undergraduate Certificate 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 138 schools in the United States to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Audiovisual Communications program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the United States
Check out the audiovisual undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.
Top 15% Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences the most popular school in the United States for audiovisual communications students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Tempe, CRAS is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
About 10% of the students majoring in audiovisual at the school are women while 90% are male.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, audiovisual graduates from CRAS carry an average student debt load of $12,701. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $169.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SAE Institute - New York. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. SAE Institute - New York is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
About 13% of the students majoring in audiovisual at the school are women while 87% are male.
The average amount in student loans that audiovisual majors at SAE Institute - New York take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $12,376. 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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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular audiovisual communications schools in the United States. Located in the large city of San Juan, Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 146 students majoring in audiovisual at Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia, 88% are male and 12% are female.
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Out of the 138 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology landed the # 4 spot on the list. F.I.R.S.T. Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Orlando.
Women make up 16% of the audiovisual majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, audiovisual majors at F.I.R.S.T. Institute accumulate an average of around $10,915 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 $106.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SAE Institute - Miami. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. SAE Institute - Miami is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of North Miami Beach.
Women make up 12% of the audiovisual majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, audiovisual majors at SAE Institute - Miami accumulate an average of around $12,376 in student debt. 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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MediaTech Institute - Dallas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for audiovisual communications students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. MediaTech Institute - Dallas is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Dallas.
Women make up 20% of the audiovisual majors at the school.
Audiovisual majors at MediaTech Institute - Dallas take out an average of $19,062 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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SAE Institute - Atlanta came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Located in the city of Atlanta, SAE Institute - Atlanta is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Of the 39 students majoring in audiovisual at SAE Institute - Atlanta, 77% are male and 23% are female.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, audiovisual graduates from SAE Institute - Atlanta carry an average student debt load of $12,376. 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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With a ranking of #8, Hinds Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for audiovisual communications students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the fringe town of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a public school with a large student population.
About 47% of the students majoring in audiovisual at the school are women while 53% are male.
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Bossier Parish Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the small city of Bossier City, Bossier Parish Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
About 44% of the students majoring in audiovisual at the school are women while 56% are male.
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Tulsa Technology Center came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Tulsa Tech is a small public school located in the city of Tulsa.
About 32% of the students majoring in audiovisual at the school are women while 68% are male.
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SAE Institute - Chicago ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the large city of Chicago, SAE Institute - Chicago is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Of the 28 students majoring in audiovisual at SAE Institute - Chicago, 82% are male and 18% are female.
On average, audiovisual graduates from SAE Institute - Chicago take out $12,376 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. 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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Citrus College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate audiovisual communications programs. Located in the suburb of Glendora, Citrus College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 28 students majoring in audiovisual at Citrus College, 75% are male and 25% are female.
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SAE Institute - Nashville came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Nashville, SAE Institute - Nashville is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
About 29% of the students majoring in audiovisual at the school are women while 71% are male.
On average, audiovisual graduates from SAE Institute - Nashville take out $12,376 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. 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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Nassau Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 21 students majoring in audiovisual at Nassau Community College, 81% are male and 19% are female.
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Colegio de Cinematografía Artes y Television did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for audiovisual communications students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the city of Bayamon, CCAT is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 10% of the audiovisual majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #16, Chattahoochee Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for audiovisual communications students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 47% of the students majoring in audiovisual at the school are women while 53% are male.
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Omega Studios’ School of Applied Recording Arts & Sciences did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for audiovisual communications students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #17 on the list. Omega Studios' School of Applied Recording Arts & Sciences is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Rockville.
Women make up 6% of the audiovisual majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that audiovisual majors at Omega Studios' School of Applied Recording Arts & Sciences take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $10,115. 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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The Recording Conservatory of Austin ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. The Recording Conservatory of Austin is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Austin.
About 13% of the students majoring in audiovisual at the school are women while 88% are male.
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With a ranking of #18, Tarrant County College District did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for audiovisual communications students working on their undergraduate certificate. Tarrant County College is a very large public school located in the large city of Fort Worth.
Of the 16 students majoring in audiovisual at Tarrant County College, 81% are male and 19% are female.
On average, audiovisual graduates from Tarrant County College take out $18,252 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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William T McFatter Technical College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. William T McFatter Technical College is a fairly small public school located in the large suburb of Davie.
About 33% of the students majoring in audiovisual at the school are women while 67% are male.
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SAE Expression College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate audiovisual communications programs. Located in the large suburb of Emeryville, SAE Expression College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 7% of the audiovisual majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #20, Santa Monica College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for audiovisual communications students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the small city of Santa Monica, SMC is a public school with a very large student population.
About 47% of the students majoring in audiovisual at the school are women while 53% are male.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Audiovisual Communications Undergraduate Certificate Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
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| 23 | Remington College - Nashville Campus | Nashville, TN |
| 24 | Austin Community College District | Austin, TX |
| 25 | San Jacinto Community College | Pasadena, TX |
| 26 | Columbia State Community College | Columbia, TN |
| 26 | York Technical College | Rock Hill, SC |
Audiovisual Communications by Region
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Most Popular Related Majors
| 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).
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