The Other Communications Technician major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Technician, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Technician, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Animal Scientists SOC: 19-1011 Occupation: Animal Scientists | $79,120 | 2,470 | N/A | N/A |
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1041 Occupation: Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,350 | 8,700 | N/A | N/A |
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers SOC: 11-9013 Occupation: Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $87,980 | 5,910 | N/A | N/A |
Farm and Home Management Educators SOC: 25-9021 Occupation: Farm and Home Management Educators | $58,120 | 10,260 | N/A | N/A |
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers SOC: 45-1011 Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $59,330 | 29,530 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,120 | 2,470 |
| 2023 | $70,140 | 2,460 |
| 2022 | $69,390 | 2,520 |
| 2021 | $65,090 | 2,790 |
| 2020 | $63,490 | 2,680 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,350 | 8,700 |
| 2023 | $85,260 | 7,550 |
| 2022 | $85,860 | 8,240 |
| 2021 | $95,910 | 8,570 |
| 2020 | $90,340 | 8,520 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,980 | 5,910 |
| 2023 | $83,770 | 6,150 |
| 2022 | $75,760 | 6,250 |
| 2021 | $73,060 | 5,220 |
| 2020 | $68,090 | 5,670 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,120 | 10,260 |
| 2023 | $59,770 | 8,110 |
| 2022 | $53,450 | 8,220 |
| 2021 | $49,990 | 10,620 |
| 2020 | $51,550 | 8,090 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,330 | 29,530 |
| 2023 | $57,320 | 27,150 |
| 2022 | $54,490 | 27,670 |
| 2021 | $48,640 | 25,770 |
| 2020 | $50,080 | 22,640 |