by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 17 U.S. colleges awarded 841 degrees and certificates in Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 44% of graduates. College Factual ranks 7 schools in its 2027 Best Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $22,574 one year after completing, rising to $37,970 after four years.
A degree in Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other involves the study of Audiovisual Communications Technologies/technicians, Other. Any Instructional Program In Audiovisual Communications Technologies Not Listed Above. Examples: [Broadcast Captioning].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, audiovisual communications technologies/technicians, other is a popular field of study, with 841 degrees awarded annually. 17 colleges award audiovisual communications technologies/technicians, other degrees, an average of 49 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 527.
By level, the 841 awards include 217 certificates, 230 associate degrees, 366 bachelor’s degrees and 28 master’s degrees.
Women earned 20% of audiovisual communications technologies/technicians, other degrees and certificates in the latest year (168 of 841). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Hispanic or Latino (257) and White (209).
College Factual ranks 7 schools in its 2027 Best Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other Schools ranking, including 4 for associate degrees and 1 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks audiovisual communications technologies/technicians, other schools within 3 states. In all, 17 colleges offer audiovisual communications technologies/technicians, other programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common audiovisual communications technologies/technicians, other credential is the bachelor’s degree: 366 of the 841 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to audiovisual communications technologies/technicians, other call most for Active Listening, Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Communications and Media, Computers and Electronics and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Oral Comprehension and Oral Expression.
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How long an audiovisual communications technologies/technicians, other degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 217 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 230 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 366 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 28 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to audiovisual communications technologies/technicians, other, at 41.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 41.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 30.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 16.8% |
| Some college courses | 9.1% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.2% |
| Master’s degree | 0.4% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other, with an average median salary of $85,257; the strongest outlook belongs to Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film, at 10.9% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Filmmaker, Video Editor, Video Content Creator and Television News Video Editor.
The occupation related to audiovisual communications technologies/technicians, other with the most projected jobs is Film and Video Editors, at 354,104.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Film and Video Editors | 354,104 | 10.0% |
| Broadcast Technicians | 117,697 | 3.5% |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | 107,517 | 10.9% |
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other graduates earn a median $22,574 one year after completing their program, $37,970 after four years and $33,987 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,574 |
| 4 years | $37,970 |
| 5 years | $33,987 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to audiovisual communications technologies/technicians, other, with a median salary of $92,043.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $92,043 |
| Film and Video Editors | $89,576 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $74,153 |
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other has 4 similar majors in the Communications Technology/Support field, which together award 6,514 degrees a year; the largest are Recording Arts Technology/Technician (3,679), Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician (1,491) and Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician (1,329). Browse all Communications Technology/Support majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | 3,679 |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician | 1,491 |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician | 1,329 |
| Voice Writing Technology/Technician | 15 |
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