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#1

#1 Best College for Telecommunications Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Pace University
New York, NY

Pace University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,140–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$33,363

Median Starting Salary

$59,820
#2

#2 Best College for Telecommunications Technology/Technician in the U.S.

CUNY New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY

CUNY New York City College of Technology is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

850–1,030

Est. Net Price *

$6,406

Median Starting Salary

$59,423
#3

#3 Best College for Telecommunications Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Lawrence Technological University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$32,641

Median Starting Salary

$58,212
#4

#4 Best College for Telecommunications Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

In general, Ferris State University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

920–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$13,978

Median Starting Salary

$58,501
#5

#5 Best College for Telecommunications Technology/Technician in the U.S.

St. John's University-New York
Queens, NY

St- John's University-New York is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,120–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$26,052

Median Starting Salary

$59,026
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About Telecommunications Technology/Technician

Telecommunications Technology/Technician programs prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to help design and implement telecommunications systems. Includes instruction in communications protocol, data networking, digital compression algorithms, digital signal processing, Internet access, object-oriented and relational databases, and programming languages.

Students majoring in Telecommunications Technology/Technician can advance up to a Bachelors degree. On average, 14% percent of women and 86% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Telecommunications Technology/Technician is has the largest number of granted degrees in Michigan. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Telecommunications Technology/Technician is $59,900.

Popularity of Telecommunications Technology/Technician Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Telecommunications Technology/Technician majors is Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians. However, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for specific jobs. A career that is in high need that a degree in Telecommunications Technology/Technician can prepare you for is Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Telecommunications Technology/Technician majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Telecommunications Technology/Technician majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
21
Female Students
3 (14%)
Male Students
18 (85%)

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