Best Schools for Communications Technology/Technician

Communications Technology/Technician graduates earn a median of $41,439 within four years of graduating, ranking #243 out of 283 tracked majors — 34% below the median across all fields. There are 4 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 244 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Eastern Michigan University graduates earn $57,343 while Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon graduates earn $26,213 — a $31,130 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Schools

$41,439

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#243

of 283 Majors

244

Graduates

Public vs Private: Communications Technology/Technician

Public (3 schools)

$48,028

avg. 2yr earnings

Private (1 schools)

$26,213

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools produce comparable or higher early earnings for Communications Technology/Technician, often at lower tuition — making them strong value options for this major.

Communications Technology/Technician by State

Top Communications Technology/Technician Schools by Graduate Earnings

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI · Public

$57,343

4yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

2yr: $38,289 (11)

Acceptance: 81.3%

CUNY York College

Jamaica, NY · Public

$47,469

4yr Earnings

28 grads · small sample

2yr: $31,305 (15)

1yr: $24,247 (23)

Acceptance: 59.4%

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, PA · Public

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon

Bayamon, PR · Private

Majors with Similar Earnings

English Language and Literature, General $28,967 Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies $28,862 Bible/Biblical Studies $28,836 Biology, General $28,687 Historic Preservation and Conservation $28,581 Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services $28,315

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Communications Technology/Technician?

Eastern Michigan University ranks #1 for Communications Technology/Technician with median graduate earnings of $57,343 within four years of graduating. There are 4 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Communications Technology/Technician graduates earn?

Communications Technology/Technician graduates earn an average of $41,439 within four years of graduating. This is 34% below the median across all majors. Earnings range from $26,213 to $57,343 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Communications Technology/Technician program?

The average acceptance rate across Communications Technology/Technician programs is 67.5%. The most selective program is at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon with a 36.4% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Is a public or private school better for Communications Technology/Technician?

Private Communications Technology/Technician programs average $26,213 in early earnings vs $48,028 at public schools. Public schools offer competitive earnings at typically lower cost, making them strong value options.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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