by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 14 U.S. colleges awarded 319 degrees and certificates in Communications Systems Installation & Repair Technology. Certificates are the most popular award, at 66% of graduates. College Factual ranks 5 schools in its 2027 Best Communications Systems Installation & Repair Technology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $35,701 one year after completing, rising to $45,855 after four years.
A major in Communications Systems Installation & Repair Technology covers Communications Systems Installation And Repair Technology/technician. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Technical Knowledge And Skills To Assemble, Install, Operate, Maintain, And Repair One- And Two- Way Communications Equipment And Systems, Including Television Cable Systems And Mobile Or Stationary Communication Devices. Includes Instruction In Diagnostic Techniques, The Use Of Testing Equipment And The Principles Of Mechanics, Electricity, And Electronics As They Relate To The Repair Of Communications Systems.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., communications systems installation & repair technology is a widely-pursued major, with 319 degrees awarded annually. 14 colleges award communications systems installation & repair technology degrees, an average of 23 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 151.
By level, the 319 awards include 212 certificates, 57 associate degrees and 42 master’s degrees.
Women earned 8% of communications systems installation & repair technology degrees and certificates in the latest year (24 of 319). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (169) and Hispanic or Latino (74), and international students earned 1.
College Factual ranks 5 schools in its 2027 Best Communications Systems Installation & Repair Technology Schools ranking, including 1 for associate degrees. It also ranks communications systems installation & repair technology schools within 1 state. In all, 14 colleges offer communications systems installation & repair technology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Communications Systems Installation & Repair Technology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common communications systems installation & repair technology credential is the certificate: 212 of the 319 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to communications systems installation & repair technology call most for Repairing, Troubleshooting and Quality Control Analysis, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, Computers and Electronics and Telecommunications, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Problem Sensitivity and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a communications systems installation & repair technology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 212 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 57 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 42 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to communications systems installation & repair technology, at 41.0%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 41.0% |
| Some college courses | 16.4% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 16.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 10.5% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 10.4% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 5.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Communications Systems Installation & Repair Technology, with an average median salary of $52,729; the strongest outlook belongs to Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers, at 11.9% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Installer, Communications Technician, Wireless Technician and Field Service Technician (Field Service Tech).
The occupation related to communications systems installation & repair technology with the most projected jobs is Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers, at 554,055.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 554,055 | -3.1% |
| Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | 405,480 | 11.3% |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers | 369,411 | 11.9% |
| Communications Equipment Operators, All Other | 252,529 | 1.3% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 188,956 | 0.5% |
Communications Systems Installation & Repair Technology graduates earn a median $35,701 one year after completing their program, $45,855 after four years and $41,490 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,701 |
| 4 years | $45,855 |
| 5 years | $41,490 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to communications systems installation & repair technology, with a median salary of $79,400.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers | $79,400 |
| Communications Equipment Operators, All Other | $61,253 |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | $47,380 |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | $38,332 |
| Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | $37,281 |
Communications Systems Installation & Repair Technology has 6 similar majors in the Mechanic & Repair Technologies field, which together award 10,472 degrees a year; the largest are Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General (3,360), Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician (3,331) and Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician (2,573). Browse all Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors or the full list of college majors.
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