Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair one- and two- way communications equipment and systems, including television cable systems and mobile or stationary communication devices. Includes instruction in diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment and the principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics as they relate to the repair of communications systems.
- Schools offering
- 15
- Annual completions
- 57
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $64k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair one- and two- way communications equipment and systems, including television cable systems and mobile or stationary communication devices. Includes instruction in diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment and the principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics as they relate to the repair of communications systems.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers | $63k | -4.2% | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Telecommunications line installers and repairers | $71k | -3.1% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Audiovisual equipment installers and repairers | $51k | +6.6% | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Radio, cellular, and tower equipment installers and repairers | $64k | +8.6% | Associate's degree |
| Communications equipment operators, all other | $50k | +2.5% | High school diploma or equivalent |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$64k
Top colleges for Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Technical Institute | Yakima, WA | 47 | 0 | 47 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Southeast Community College Area | Lincoln, NE | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Lanier Technical College | Gainesville, GA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wiregrass Georgia Technical College | Valdosta, GA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albany Technical College | Albany, GA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Big Sandy Community and Technical College | Prestonsburg, KY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| College of the Canyons | Santa Clarita, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cayuga County Community College | Auburn, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hudson Valley Community College | Troy, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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