Communications Technology/Support at George Mason University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communications Technology/Support, you may want to check out the program at George Mason University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
George Mason University is in Fairfax, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at George Mason University
Online coursework is an option at George Mason University. Of 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Communications Technology/Support Rankings at George Mason University
These rankings give you a sense of how George Mason University’s Communications Technology/Support program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #11 of 285 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #34 of 45 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #210 of 284 |
Earnings for Communications Technology/Support Graduates from George Mason University
Those who finish George Mason University’s Communications Technology/Support program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,474 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $41,696 |
| 4 years | $53,634 |
| 5 years | $61,613 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communications Technology/Support graduates from George Mason University report median earnings of $53,634, compared with $79,668 for all George Mason University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communications Technology/Support graduates from George Mason University comes in at $23,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Communications Technology/Support Graduates
Students who finish Communications Technology/Support program at George Mason University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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