Bachelor’s Degrees in Communications Technologies & Support
Education Levels of Communications Technologies & Support Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,138 people earned their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support. This makes it the 31st most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in communications technologies & support at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 5,138 |
Associate Degree | 3,899 |
Basic Certificate | 3,328 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 2,709 |
Master’s Degree | 542 |
Graduate Certificate | 56 |
Earnings of Communications Technologies & Support Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support is $24,941. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $20,079 to a high of $31,293.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support is $47,741. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $82,938 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $28,601.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in communications technologies & support. About 54.6% of graduates in this field are male.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 2,805 |
Women | 2,333 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of communications technologies & support bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 393 |
Black or African American | 668 |
Hispanic or Latino | 792 |
White | 2,391 |
International Students | 349 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 545 |
Most Popular Communications Technologies & Support Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 189 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in communications technologies & support. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for communications technologies & support students seekinga bachelor's degree is Full Sail University. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 501 people received their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support from Full Sail University. Of these students, 12% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support at Full Sail University make a median salary of 24,941.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for communications technologies & support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Savannah College of Art and Design. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,085 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 430 people received their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support from SCAD. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support at Savannah College of Art and Design make a median salary of 24,941.
Columbia College Chicago comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in communications technologies & support. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,734 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,270 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support from Columbia. About 51% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,941.
Academy of Art University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support from Academy of Art University. About 51% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support at Academy of Art University make a median salary of 24,941.
Ringling College of Art and Design comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in communications technologies & support. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support from Ringling College. Of these students, 70% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Ringling College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,941.
Ferris State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in communications technologies & support. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support from Ferris. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support at Ferris State University make a median salary of 24,941.
George Mason University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in communications technologies & support. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support from GMU. Of these students, 16% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. George Mason University communications technologies & support graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,941.
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in communications technologies & support. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 91% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo make a median salary of 24,941.
The 8th most popular school in the country for communications technologies & support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rowan University. Roughly 19,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support from Rowan. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women. Rowan University communications technologies & support graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,941.
University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in communications technologies & support. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,510 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support from UPR Arecibo. Of these students, 68% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support at University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo make a median salary of 24,941.
The 10th most popular school in the country for communications technologies & support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Belmont University. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support from Belmont. Of these students, 23% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Belmont University communications technologies & support graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,941.
The 12th most popular school in the country for communications technologies & support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Bowie State University. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,993 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support from Bowie State University. Of these students, 44% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Bowie State University communications technologies & support graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,941.
School of Visual Arts comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in communications technologies & support. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,040 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support from SVA. About 76% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. School of Visual Arts communications technologies & support graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,941.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support from ASU - Tempe. About 46% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,941.
The 15th most popular school in the country for communications technologies & support majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Puerto Rico - Carolina. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support from UPR Carolina. Of these students, 75% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Puerto Rico - Carolina communications technologies & support graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,941.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in communications technologies & support. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support from UMGC. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support at University of Maryland Global Campus make a median salary of 24,941.
DigiPen Institute of Technology is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support from Digipen. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. DigiPen Institute of Technology communications technologies & support graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,941.
DePaul University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support from DePaul. About 72% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. DePaul University communications technologies & support graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,941.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in communications technologies & support. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support from UH Manoa. Of these students, 61% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UH Manoa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,941.
College for Creative Studies comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in communications technologies & support. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in communications technologies & support from CCS. Of these students, 70% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that CCS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,941.
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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