Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
CIP Code: 10.0202A radio and television broadcasting technology/technician degree prepares graduates for careers in Film and video editors, Camera operators, television, video, and film, Lighting technicians and more. 85 colleges and universities offer this program.
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician Salary by College
Nationally, bachelor’s graduates in this field earn a median $44,889 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,703–$61,587). Where you study it matters: across 19 colleges with reported results, pay ranges from $26,064 to $75,461.
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| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | 1 yr after | Median debt | Outcome Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American University Washington, DC | $75,461 | $66,123 | $19,337 | $19,085 | A |
| 2 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $62,858 | $55,165 | — | — | A+ |
| 3 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $56,818 | $49,864 | $35,168 | $22,750 | F |
| 4 | Elon University Elon, NC | $53,185 | $57,075 | — | — | A+ |
| 5 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $51,409 | $52,801 | — | — | D |
| 6 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO | $50,359 | $53,995 | — | — | C+ |
| 7 | Husson University Bangor, ME | $48,777 | $51,837 | $29,736 | $27,000 | D |
| 8 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $48,412 | $46,078 | — | — | B |
| 9 | New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI | $46,996 | $46,286 | $37,101 | $27,083 | B |
| 10 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $46,969 | $41,224 | $27,701 | $20,000 | C |
| 11 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $46,022 | $43,803 | $24,389 | $27,000 | B+ |
| 12 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $45,120 | $42,945 | $24,687 | $18,375 | F |
| 13 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $44,659 | $42,506 | — | — | C+ |
| 14 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $44,222 | $48,308 | $22,664 | $22,500 | B |
| 15 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $44,012 | $46,845 | $30,014 | $38,992 | D |
| 16 | Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL | $43,731 | $42,965 | $20,927 | $26,250 | F |
| 17 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $43,507 | $45,873 | $34,043 | $21,997 | C+ |
| 18 | Alabama A & M University Normal, AL | $42,272 | $47,982 | $28,938 | $33,500 | F |
| 19 | Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA | $26,064 | $26,982 | $20,682 | $25,666 | D |
Bachelor’s degrees. Wage-adjusted = pay ÷ √(state wage index). Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data.
What Can You Do With a Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician Degree?
Graduates with this degree pursue careers in the following fields:
Best Colleges for Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees awarded. These are the top-rated colleges that produce the most graduates in radio and television broadcasting technology/technician.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rowan University | Glassboro, NJ | 96 | B |
| 2 | Bowie State University | Bowie, MD | 79 | C+ |
| 3 | Tarrant County College District | Fort Worth, TX | 74 | C+ |
| 4 | San Jacinto Community College | Pasadena, TX | 61 | C+ |
| 5 | Valencia College | Orlando, FL | 38 | C+ |
| 6 | Dallas College | Dallas, TX | 33 | C+ |
| 7 | Alabama A & M University | Normal, AL | 32 | C+ |
| 8 | Chattahoochee Technical College | Marietta, GA | 86 | C |
| 9 | Tri-County Technical College | Pendleton, SC | 58 | C |
| 10 | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College | New York, NY | 48 | C |
| 11 | Trident Technical College | Charleston, SC | 47 | C |
| 12 | Passaic County Community College | Paterson, NJ | 37 | C |
| 13 | New England Institute of Technology | East Greenwich, RI | 27 | C |
| 14 | Full Sail University | Winter Park, FL | 139 | D |
| 15 | Hollywood Cultural College | Los Angeles, CA | 27 | D |
Largest Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician Programs
Schools ranked by number of graduates. These institutions produce the most radio and television broadcasting technology/technician graduates annually, including online and distance learning programs.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Full Sail University | Winter Park, FL | 139 | D |
| 2 | Rowan University | Glassboro, NJ | 96 | B |
| 3 | Chattahoochee Technical College | Marietta, GA | 86 | C |
| 4 | Bowie State University | Bowie, MD | 79 | C+ |
| 5 | Tarrant County College District | Fort Worth, TX | 74 | C+ |
| 6 | San Jacinto Community College | Pasadena, TX | 61 | C+ |
| 7 | Tri-County Technical College | Pendleton, SC | 58 | C |
| 8 | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College | New York, NY | 48 | C |
| 9 | Trident Technical College | Charleston, SC | 47 | C |
| 10 | Valencia College | Orlando, FL | 38 | C+ |
| 11 | Passaic County Community College | Paterson, NJ | 37 | C |
| 12 | Dallas College | Dallas, TX | 33 | C+ |
| 13 | Alabama A & M University | Normal, AL | 32 | C+ |
| 14 | New England Institute of Technology | East Greenwich, RI | 27 | C |
| 15 | Hollywood Cultural College | Los Angeles, CA | 27 | D |
About Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician is a degree program offered at 85 colleges and universities across the United States. Each year, approximately 1,515 students graduate with this degree.
Graduates with this degree can pursue careers such as film and video editors, camera operators, television, video, and film, lighting technicians, broadcast technicians.