Communications Technology Associate Degrees
There are 40 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Communications Technology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.6% of Communications Technology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Communications Technology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,043 students earned theirCommunications Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Communications Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 51 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 162 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 297 |
| Master’s Degree | 520 |
Earnings of Communications Technology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Communications Technology of $28,474 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 | $19,605 |
| 4 years | $28,474 |
| 5 years | $36,156 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Communications Technology majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 61.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 100 |
| Women | 62 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Communications Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 113 | 69.8% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 9.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 5.6% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 1 | 0.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.6% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Communications Technology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 58 colleges that offer a associate degree in Communications Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Full Sail University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Communications Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 479 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pellissippi State Community College is a popular choice for Communications Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 81 associate degrees in Communications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Communications Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State College at Jacksonville is a popular choice for Communications Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 54 associate degrees in Communications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ozarks Technical Community College is a popular choice for Communications Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 47 associate degrees in Communications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology. This school awarded 25 associate degrees in Communications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan State University of Denver comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology. This school awarded 21 associate degrees in Communications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Allegany College of Maryland is a popular choice for Communications Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Montgomery College is a popular choice for Communications Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Manatee Technical College is a popular choice for Communications Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 15 associate degrees in Communications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training is a popular choice for Communications Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 13 associate degrees in Communications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lee College is a popular choice for Communications Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 12 associate degrees in Communications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Seminole State College of Florida is a popular choice for Communications Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Belmont University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology. This school awarded 11 associate degrees in Communications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pasco-Hernando State College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in Communications Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY York College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology. This school awarded 10 associate degrees in Communications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hillsborough Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Communications Technology. This school awarded 10 associate degrees in Communications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Communications Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Communications Technology Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communications Technology/Technician | 1,043 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Communications Technology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | 8,298 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 7,169 |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other | 166 |
| COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES | — |
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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