Communications Technology/Support at DePaul University
If you plan to study Communications Technology/Support, consider the program at DePaul University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
DePaul University is located in Chicago, IL.
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Online Class Availability at DePaul University
Many students take online classes at DePaul University. Of 21,210 students, 2,424 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,056 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Communications Technology/Support Rankings at DePaul University
Use these rankings to compare DePaul University’s Communications Technology/Support program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 13 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #13 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 39 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #33 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #79 of 285 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #241 of 284 |
Earnings for Communications Technology/Support Graduates from DePaul University
Those who finish DePaul University’s Communications Technology/Support program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,912 |
| 2 years | $21,508 |
| 3 years | $37,520 |
| 4 years | $44,322 |
| 5 years | $50,822 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communications Technology/Support graduates from DePaul University earn a median of $44,322, compared with $71,700 for all DePaul University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communications Technology/Support graduates from DePaul University comes in at $25,864.
Top-Paying Careers for Communications Technology/Support Graduates
Graduates of the Communications Technology/Support program at DePaul University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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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