Communications Technology Master’s Degrees
There are 40 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Communications Technology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and57% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 14.3% of Communications Technology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Communications Technology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,043 degrees were awarded toCommunications 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 | 162 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 297 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 520 |
Earnings of Communications Technology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Communications Technology of $28,474 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Communications Technology students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Communications Technology. About 71.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 5 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Communications Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 28.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 28.6% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 14.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 14.3% |
| International Students | 1 | 14.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 14.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Communications Technology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 58 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Communications Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Communications Technology students seeking a master's degree is Full Sail University. This school awarded 479 master's degrees in Communications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Communications Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pellissippi State Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Communications Technology. This school awarded 81 master's 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 comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Communications Technology. This school awarded 71 master's degrees in Communications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Communications Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State College at Jacksonville comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Communications Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's 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.
Ozarks Technical Community College is a popular choice for Communications Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 47 master's 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.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Communications Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in Communications Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Communications Technology here go on to 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 master's degrees in Communications Technology. This school awarded 25 master's degrees in Communications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Communications Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a popular choice for Communications Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 21 master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 16 master's 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.
Manatee Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Communications Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's 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.
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Communications Technology. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Communications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 13 master's 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 comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Communications Technology. This school awarded 12 master's 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.
Seminole State College of Florida comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Communications Technology. This school awarded 12 master's 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.
University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Communications Technology. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Communications Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Communications Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Belmont University is a popular choice for Communications Technology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Communications Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Communications Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pasco-Hernando State College is a popular choice for Communications Technology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Communications Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Communications Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's 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.
Hillsborough Community College is a popular choice for Communications Technology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Communications Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Communications Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Communications Technology Focus Areas
| 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 master’s 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.