Communications Technology/Support Associate Degrees
There are 561 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Communications Technology/Support. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.0% of Communications Technology/Support graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Communications Technology/Support Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 16,676 students earned theirCommunications Technology/Support majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Communications Technology/Support at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2,908 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 4,101 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,145 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,463 |
Earnings of Communications Technology/Support Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Communications Technology/Support of $31,856 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,712 |
| 4 years | $31,856 |
| 5 years | $36,812 |
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
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support. About 61.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,525 |
| Women | 1,576 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Communications Technology/Support graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,803 | 44.0% |
| Asian | 206 | 5.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,130 | 27.6% |
| Black or African American | 536 | 13.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 194 | 4.7% |
| Race Unknown | 123 | 3.0% |
| International Students | 82 | 2.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Communications Technology/Support Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 655 colleges that offer a associate degree in Communications Technology/Support. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Communications Technology/Support students seeking a associate degree is Full Sail University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,028 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Savannah College of Art and Design is a popular choice for Communications Technology/Support majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 733 associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support. This school awarded 671 associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences is a popular choice for Communications Technology/Support majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 412 associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Monica College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support. During the most recent year for which we have data, 258 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Houston Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support. During the most recent year for which we have data, 234 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Academy of Art University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support. This school awarded 178 associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Front Range Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology is a popular choice for Communications Technology/Support majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Belmont University is a popular choice for Communications Technology/Support majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Salt Lake Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ringling College of Art and Design comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support. This school awarded 139 associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is a popular choice for Communications Technology/Support majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pellissippi State Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia is a popular choice for Communications Technology/Support majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 125 associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tarrant County College District comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support. This school awarded 122 associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus State Community College is a popular choice for Communications Technology/Support majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 119 associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology/Support. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology/Support 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
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