Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Communications Technologies/Technicians
Prepares you to function as workers and managers within communications industries. Covers business economics; basic management; principles of interpersonal and mediated communications; radio, television, and digital media production; and related aspects of technology and communications systems.
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- Communications Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to function as workers and managers within communications industries. Covers business economics; basic management; principles of interpersonal and mediated communications; radio, television, and digital media production; and related aspects of technology and communications systems.
Where it can lead
Careers this field can lead to
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Film and Video Editors
- Median pay
- $75,420
- Hiring change through 2035
- 3.7%
- Job openings a year
- 3,100
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyMedia and Communication Workers, All Other
- Median pay
- $73,620
- Hiring change through 2035
- 3.9%
- Job openings a year
- 2,000
To get hiredHigh school diploma or equivalent
Explore this career ShrinkingBroadcast Technicians
- Median pay
- $59,570
- Hiring change through 2035
- −3.1%
- Job openings a year
- 1,600
To get hiredAssociate's degree
Explore this career ShrinkingSound Engineering Technicians
- Median pay
- $73,130
- Hiring change through 2035
- −3.1%
- Job openings a year
- 1,000
To get hiredPostsecondary nondegree award
Explore this careerAll work is projected to grow 3.5% between 2025 and 2035; read every hiring-change figure against it.
Working style
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College options
Where to study it
Ordered by how many degrees each college awards in this field. Sort by any numbered column.
| College | Degrees a year | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania PA | 33 | 93% | $17,000 |
| Eastern Michigan University MI | 10 | 81% | $14,000 |
| CUNY York College NY | 9 | 59% | $7,000 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver CO | 5 | 99% | $15,000 |
| Belmont University TN | 3 | 96% | $28,000 |
| Villanova University PA | 1 | 25% | $21,000 |