Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
Communications Technologies
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,826 | $29,949 to $35,853 | 14 | 29% |
| Associate's Degree | $33,312 | $30,506 to $35,759 | 32 | 28% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,496 | $43,942 to $50,622 | 20 | 95% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth -0% (2023 to 2033), about 19,300 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio and Video Technicians | $51,640 | +3.3% | 7,300 |
| Film and Video Editors | $66,600 | +4% | 3,600 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $61,800 | +1.2% | 2,900 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $57,690 | -2.8% | 1,800 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $63,940 | -0.3% | 1,700 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $59,430 | -1.7% | 1,200 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.