Massachusetts · Communications Technologies/Technicians

Best Communications Technologies/Technicians institutions in Massachusetts, ranked by earnings

The Communications Technologies/Technicians program focuses on equipping students with the skills necessary to work in the rapidly evolving field of communications technology. This program is designed for individuals interested in the…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 10.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
55%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Broadcast Technicians
$56,340
BLS OEWS May 2025

1 institutions offering Communications Technologies/Technicians in Massachusetts

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg Public
155%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Broadcast Technicians (SOC 27-4012).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-2.8%
Decline
Openings / yr (US)
~1,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$53,920
typically Associate's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningMonitoringWritingReading ComprehensionSpeaking

What Broadcast Technicians earn in Massachusetts

Jobs in Massachusetts
560
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$56,340
median $47,260
Best-paying metro
$61,000
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Related careers

Broadcast Technicians
$56,340 avg · 560 jobs
Film and Video Editors
$95,530 avg · 550 jobs
Sound Engineering Technicians
$82,510 avg · 200 jobs
Media and Communication Workers, All Other
$64,140

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Communications Technologies/Technicians programs in Massachusetts.

How much do Broadcast Technicians earn in Massachusetts?+

The average annual wage for Broadcast Technicians in Massachusetts is $56,340 (median $47,260), across about 560 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Communications Technologies/Technicians program?+

The Communications Technologies/Technicians program focuses on equipping students with the skills necessary to work in the rapidly evolving field of communications technology. This program is designed for individuals interested in the…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, active listening, monitoring, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Broadcast Technicians?+

The national job outlook is about -2.8% growth with around 1,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Associate's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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