Best colleges for Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Any instructional program in communications technologies and support services not listed above.
16 U.S. institutions graduated 185 Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 10.9999, a specialization of Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services (CIP 10.99).
About Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services programs
Any instructional program in communications technologies and support services not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services program focuses on equipping students with the skills necessary to excel in various aspects of communications technologies. This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing careers in fields related to communication systems and support services that are not specifically categorized elsewhere.
Students in this program will gain a comprehensive understanding of communication technologies, including technical support and system management. Coursework typically covers essential topics that prepare graduates for practical applications in the industry.
Credentials awarded
What Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Associate's degree80 graduates / yr · 5 institutions43%
- Bachelor's degree50 graduates / yr · 4 institutions27%
- Master's degree28 graduates / yr · 3 institutions15%
- Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years15 graduates / yr · 5 institutions8.1%
- Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year12 graduates / yr · 4 institutions6.5%
Graduates over time
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 508 |
| 2013 | 369 |
| 2014 | 370 |
| 2015 | 438 |
| 2016 | 348 |
| 2017 | 385 |
| 2018 | 380 |
| 2019 | 375 |
| 2020 | 226 |
| 2021 | 164 |
| 2022 | 180 |
| 2023 | 188 |
| 2024 | 165 |
| 2025 | 185 |
Top 16 institutions for Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field starting salary* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MDPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 42 | 31% | — | — |
| 2 | Framingham State University Framingham, MAPublicBachelor's | 34 | 48% | — | $36,763 |
| 3 | Harford Community College Bel Air, MDPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 22 | 39% | — | — |
| 4 | Lansing Community College Lansing, MIPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 17 | 25% | — | — |
| 5 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KYPublicMaster's | 15 | 71% | — | — |
| 6 | Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore, MDPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 15 | 19% | — | — |
| 7 | New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NMPublicMaster's | 11 | 26% | — | — |
| 8 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FLPrivate for-profitBachelor's | 8 | 44% | $32,163 | — |
| 9 | DePaul University Chicago, ILPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 6 | 68% | $28,141 | — |
| 10 | County College of Morris Randolph, NJPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 4 | 36% | — | — |
| 11 | Springfield Technical Community College Springfield, MAPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 3 | 32% | — | — |
| 12 | Vincennes University Vincennes, INPublicAssociate's | 2 | 39% | — | — |
| 13 | Alma College Alma, MIPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 2 | 63% | $22,790 | — |
| 14 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MIPublicBachelor's | 2 | 47% | — | — |
| 15 | Luzerne County Community College Nanticoke, PAPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 23% | — | — |
| 16 | Clearfield County Career and Technology Center Clearfield, PAPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 79% | — | — |
* Field starting salary (1 yr): median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services field (CIP 10.99) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 10 states
Where Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services graduates come from. Each state links to all Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services programs offered there.
| State | Institutions | Graduates / yr | Top institution by graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 3 | 79 | Anne Arundel Community College42 / yr |
| Massachusetts | 2 | 37 | Framingham State University34 / yr |
| Michigan | 3 | 21 | Lansing Community College17 / yr |
| Kentucky | 1 | 15 | University of Kentucky15 / yr |
| New Mexico | 1 | 11 | New Mexico Highlands University11 / yr |
| Florida | 1 | 8 | Full Sail University8 / yr |
| Illinois | 1 | 6 | DePaul University6 / yr |
| New Jersey | 1 | 4 | County College of Morris4 / yr |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | 2 | Luzerne County Community College1 / yr |
| Indiana | 1 | 2 | Vincennes University2 / yr |
Common questions
What degrees can I earn in this program?+
You can earn an Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or an award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years.
How many colleges offer this program?+
There are 16 colleges in the U.S. that offer the Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services program.
What is the typical number of graduates per year?+
Approximately 185 students graduate from this program each year.
What is the focus of this program?+
The program focuses on instructional content related to communications technologies and support services not specifically listed in other categories.
What is the CIP code for Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services?+
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services is CIP 10.9999 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services (CIP 10.99). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in communications technologies and support services not listed above.
How many institutions offer Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services programs?+
16 U.S. institutions reported Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 10 states, awarding 185 credentials in the year. That is 100.0% of all Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services graduates.
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.
Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license. This specialization accounts for nearly all Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services graduates, so its figures match the Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services program page.
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