by our College Data Analytics Team
[Audiovisual Communications](/majors/communications-tech-support/audiovisual-communications/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their audiovisual communications graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 26 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying audiovisual communications schools.
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Houston Community College earned the #1 spot for highest-paid audiovisual communications graduates in the United States. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public institution. After graduating, audiovisual communications degree recipients from Houston Community College typically earn about $42,871 annually.
Hennepin Technical College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying audiovisual communications schools. Hennepin Technical College is a public school located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park. Audiovisual Communications graduates of Hennepin Technical College earn a median of about $42,158 a year early in their careers.
Vincennes University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying audiovisual communications schools. Located in the town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a public institution. Audiovisual Communications graduates of Vincennes University earn a median of about $37,138 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes Milwaukee Area Technical College one of the highest-paying schools for audiovisual communications. Milwaukee Area Technical College is a public school located in the city of Milwaukee. Students who complete the audiovisual communications program here go on to a median salary of roughly $35,650.
Strong graduate earnings at South Plains College earned it the #5 place for audiovisual communications. South Plains College is a public school located in the town of Levelland. Audiovisual Communications graduates of South Plains College earn a median of about $34,573 a year early in their careers.
Northeast Community College earned the #6 position for audiovisual communications graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a public institution. After graduating, audiovisual communications degree recipients from Northeast Community College typically earn about $34,163 annually.
Monroe Community College landed the #7 spot for audiovisual communications salaries this year. Monroe Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Rochester. Students who complete the audiovisual communications program here go on to a median salary of roughly $33,668.
University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for audiovisual communications. Located in the suburb of Blue Ash, University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is a public institution. Students who complete the audiovisual communications program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,759.
New England Institute Of Technology placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for audiovisual communications. Located in the suburb of East Greenwich, New England Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Audiovisual Communications graduates of New England Institute Of Technology earn a median of about $31,993 a year early in their careers.
Iowa Western Community College placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for audiovisual communications. Located in the suburb of Council Bluffs, Iowa Western Community College is a public institution. Early-career audiovisual communications graduates from Iowa Western Community College make a median of around $42,920 per year.
Salt Lake Community College earned the #11 position for audiovisual communications graduate earnings this year. Salt Lake Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. Early-career audiovisual communications graduates from Salt Lake Community College make a median of around $31,172 per year.
Suffolk County Community College placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for audiovisual communications. Suffolk County Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Selden. Early-career audiovisual communications graduates from Suffolk County Community College make a median of around $30,786 per year.
Guilford Technical Community College came in at #13 for audiovisual communications graduate earnings this year. Guilford Technical Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Jamestown. After graduating, audiovisual communications degree recipients from Guilford Technical Community College typically earn about $33,212 annually.
Cuny Laguardia Community College landed the #14 spot for audiovisual communications salaries this year. Located in the city of Long Island City, Cuny Laguardia Community College is a public institution. Audiovisual Communications graduates of Cuny Laguardia Community College earn a median of about $29,299 a year early in their careers.
Bossier Parish Community College came in at #15 for audiovisual communications graduate earnings this year. Bossier Parish Community College is a public school located in the city of Bossier City. Students who complete the audiovisual communications program here go on to a median salary of roughly $29,235.
Full Sail University earned the #16 position for audiovisual communications graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit institution. Early-career audiovisual communications graduates from Full Sail University make a median of around $30,485 per year.
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College landed the #17 spot for audiovisual communications salaries this year. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the audiovisual communications program here go on to a median salary of roughly $27,936.
Sae Institute Of Technology Nashville placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for audiovisual communications. Set in the city of Nashville, Sae Institute Of Technology Nashville is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, audiovisual communications degree recipients from Sae Institute Of Technology Nashville typically earn about $32,998 annually.
Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College came in at #19 for audiovisual communications graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a public institution. Audiovisual Communications graduates of Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College earn a median of about $32,015 a year early in their careers.
Cuny Queensborough Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying audiovisual communications schools. Set in the city of Bayside, Cuny Queensborough Community College is a public institution. Early-career audiovisual communications graduates from Cuny Queensborough Community College make a median of around $23,306 per year.
Mediatech Institute Dallas ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying audiovisual communications schools. Mediatech Institute Dallas is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. After graduating, audiovisual communications degree recipients from Mediatech Institute Dallas typically earn about $21,151 annually.
Mediatech Institute Houston came in at #22 for audiovisual communications graduate earnings this year. Mediatech Institute Houston is a private for-profit school located in the city of Houston. After graduating, audiovisual communications degree recipients from Mediatech Institute Houston typically earn about $21,151 annually.
Northampton County Area Community College placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for audiovisual communications. Set in the suburb of Bethlehem, Northampton County Area Community College is a public institution. Early-career audiovisual communications graduates from Northampton County Area Community College make a median of around $20,022 per year.
Atlanta Institute Of Music And Media ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying audiovisual communications schools. Atlanta Institute Of Music And Media is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Duluth. After graduating, audiovisual communications degree recipients from Atlanta Institute Of Music And Media typically earn about $17,967 annually.
Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying audiovisual communications schools. Set in the city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution. Audiovisual Communications graduates of Cuyahoga Community College District earn a median of about $16,294 a year early in their careers.
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This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries audiovisual communications graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 26 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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