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Communication Technologies Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Communication Technologies but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Communication Technologies but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Communication Technologies majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Communication Technologies majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Communication Technologies majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Designers | 55,100 |
| 9 | Artists and Related Workers | 73,500 |
| 4 | Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and Radio Operators, and media and communication equipment workers, all other | 52,100 |
| 4 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 61,200 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 64,800 |
| 3 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 88,100 |
| 3 | Customer Service Representatives | 38,300 |
| 3 | Actors, Producers, and Directors | 79,000 |
| 3 | Retail Salespersons | 30,400 |
| 2 | Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators and Editors | 56,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Communication Technologies majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Communication Technologies majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 102,000 |
| 6 | Designers | 55,100 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 134,000 |
| 3 | Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and Radio Operators, and media and communication equipment workers, all other | 76,100 |
| 3 | Artists and Related Workers | 94,000 |
| 2 | General and Operations Managers | 98,800 |
| 2 | Actors, Producers, and Directors | 93,600 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 143,000 |
| 2 | Customer Service Representatives | 63,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Communication Technologies majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Communication Technologies majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Postsecondary Teachers | 80,100 |
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 132,000 |
| 6 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 75,500 |
| 4 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 126,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Secondary School Teachers | 65,900 |
| 3 | Education Administrators | 47,900 |
| 3 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 91,800 |
| 3 | Actors, Producers, and Directors | 81,300 |
| 2 | Social Workers | 69,600 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Communication Technologies majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Communication Technologies majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Theaters and motion pictures | 73,800 |
| 7 | Computer and data processing services | 75,700 |
| 7 | Business services, n.e.c. | 43,600 |
| 5 | Radio and television broadcasting and cable | 56,700 |
| 4 | Eating and drinking places | 26,700 |
| 4 | Miscellaneous professional and related services | 43,500 |
| 3 | Printing, publishing, and allied industries, except newspapers | 52,600 |
| 3 | Advertising | 63,300 |
| 2 | Colleges and universities | 47,500 |
| 2 | All construction | 43,200 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Communication Technologies majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Communication Technologies majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Printing, publishing, and allied industries, except newspapers | 91,600 |
| 5 | Radio and television broadcasting and cable | 86,600 |
| 5 | Elementary and secondary schools | 50,100 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 5 | Business services, n.e.c. | 46,600 |
| 5 | Colleges and universities | 73,800 |
| 4 | Theaters and motion pictures | 80,400 |
| 4 | Computer and data processing services | 120,000 |
| 2 | Advertising | 133,000 |
| 2 | All construction | 65,900 |
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