Best Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
8
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$412,064
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$19,712
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Northeast Community College
Grad rate: 53.1% |
NE | -$212,945 | $32,045 | $13,845 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 | Omega Studios' School of Applied Recording Arts & Sciences | MD | -$273,580 | $28,816 | N/A | $7,334 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences
Grad rate: 56.9% |
AZ | -$361,929 | $25,810 | $24,165 | $10,344 | Full ROI → |
| 4 | Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology | FL | -$406,241 | $22,218 | N/A | $7,853 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
MediaTech Institute-Houston
Grad rate: 43.3% |
TX | -$451,654 | $21,552 | $22,782 | $14,750 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
MediaTech Institute-Dallas
Grad rate: 60.2% |
TX | -$451,869 | $21,552 | $22,997 | $14,750 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville
Grad rate: 44.3% |
TN | -$545,279 | $16,669 | $25,834 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Colegio de Cinematografia Artes y Television
Grad rate: 43.7% |
PR | -$593,014 | $12,782 | $8,654 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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