Telecommunications Technology Basic Certificates
There are 28 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Telecommunications Technology. This degree is more popular with male students, and about56% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.2% of Telecommunications Technology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Telecommunications Technology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 282 students earned theirTelecommunications Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Telecommunications Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 40 |
| Associate’s Degree | 52 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12 |
| Master’s Degree | 171 |
Earnings of Telecommunications Technology Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Telecommunications Technology of $60,768 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,062 |
| 4 years | $60,768 |
| 5 years | $67,536 |
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
This degree is more popular with male students. About 83.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 140 |
| Women | 27 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Telecommunications Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 42.5% |
| Asian | 9 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 21.0% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 11.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 1.8% |
| Race Unknown | 26 | 15.6% |
| International Students | 2 | 1.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.2% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Telecommunications Technology Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 55 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Telecommunications Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Seminole State College of Florida tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Telecommunications Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their basic certificate in Telecommunications Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Telecommunications Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colby Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Telecommunications Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their basic certificate in Telecommunications Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Telecommunications Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their basic certificate in Telecommunications Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of Micronesia-FSM is a popular choice for Telecommunications Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their basic certificate in Telecommunications Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Commonwealth Technical Institute comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Telecommunications Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their basic certificate in Telecommunications Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clark College is a popular choice for Telecommunications Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their basic certificate in Telecommunications Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Telecommunications Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American River College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Telecommunications Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their basic certificate in Telecommunications Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mitchell Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Telecommunications Technology. This school awarded 9 basic certificates in Telecommunications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fresno City College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Telecommunications Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their basic certificate in Telecommunications Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University is a popular choice for Telecommunications Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 7 basic certificates in Telecommunications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Telecommunications Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald is a popular choice for Telecommunications Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their basic certificate in Telecommunications Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Des Moines Area Community College is a popular choice for Telecommunications Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 6 basic certificates in Telecommunications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Telecommunications Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ferris State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Telecommunications Technology. This school awarded 6 basic certificates in Telecommunications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Trade Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Telecommunications Technology. This school awarded 5 basic certificates in Telecommunications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus is a popular choice for Telecommunications Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their basic certificate in Telecommunications Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Telecommunications Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lawrence Technological University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Telecommunications Technology. This school awarded 4 basic certificates in Telecommunications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Norco College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Telecommunications Technology. This school awarded 4 basic certificates in Telecommunications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Uintah Basin Technical College is a popular choice for Telecommunications Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 4 basic certificates in Telecommunications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Telecommunications Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bossier Parish Community College is a popular choice for Telecommunications Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their basic certificate in Telecommunications Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Imperial Valley College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Telecommunications Technology. This school awarded 3 basic certificates in Telecommunications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Telecommunications Technology 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.