Communications Technology/Support at Academy of Art University
If you are interested in studying Communications Technology/Support, consider the program at Academy of Art University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Academy of Art University is in San Francisco, CA.
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Online Class Availability at Academy of Art University
Many students take online classes at Academy of Art University. Of 5,498 students, 2,948 (54%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,943 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Communications Technology/Support Rankings at Academy of Art University
These rankings give you a sense of how Academy of Art University’s Communications Technology/Support program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #56 of 64 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #62 of 64 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #67 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #73 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #253 of 285 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #267 of 284 |
Earnings for Communications Technology/Support Graduates from Academy of Art University
Students who complete Academy of Art University’s Communications Technology/Support program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,837 |
| 2 years | $31,646 |
| 3 years | $37,935 |
| 4 years | $50,554 |
| 5 years | $58,313 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communications Technology/Support graduates from Academy of Art University earn a median of $50,554, compared with $56,698 for all Academy of Art University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communications Technology/Support graduates from Academy of Art University stands at $36,717.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communications Technology/Support Graduates
Students who finish Communications Technology/Support program at Academy of Art University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Communications Technology/Support graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $92,043 |
| Film and Video Editors | $89,576 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $87,328 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $76,955 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $74,153 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $73,086 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $69,171 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $66,427 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
| Lighting Technicians | $45,092 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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