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CIP 10.0202 Communications Technologies

Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

Total graduates

963

2025 · 67 schools

International share

1.7%

16 international students

Bachelor's degrees

406

1.0% international

Master's degrees

6

16.7% international

Overview

Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician is a specialized field focusing on the technical aspects of broadcasting media, including both radio and television. This program typically covers the essential skills and knowledge required to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot broadcasting equipment. Students will learn about audio and video production, signal transmission, and the various technologies used in modern broadcasting environments.

The curriculum often includes hands-on training with industry-standard equipment, allowing students to gain practical experience in studio operations, editing, and production techniques. Courses may cover topics such as audio engineering, video production, broadcast journalism, and digital media technologies. Additionally, students may learn about the regulatory aspects of broadcasting, including Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations.

Graduates of this program are prepared for various roles in the broadcasting industry, including positions as broadcast technicians, audio and video operators, and electronic news gathering (ENG) technicians. They may find employment in television stations, radio stations, production companies, and other media organizations. With the rapid evolution of technology in media, professionals in this field must stay updated on the latest trends and tools, such as streaming services and digital broadcasting platforms.

Overall, a degree in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician provides students with a solid foundation in both the technical and creative aspects of broadcasting, equipping them for a dynamic and ever-changing industry.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2003 to 2025, graduates fell 45% and the international share went from 9.1% to 1.7%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
41.4%
Asian
2.7%
Hispanic
24.9%
Black
21.9%
Other
7.4%
Intl.
1.7%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 67 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

RankSchoolStateGraduatesInternational
#9 Johns Hopkins University Maryland 3 1
#191 Rowan University New Jersey 71 0
#202 Ohio University-Main Campus Ohio 1 0
#317 Ferris State University Michigan 2 0
#382 Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus Puerto Rico 13 0
— Full Sail University Florida 153 0
— Bowie State University Maryland 70 1
— CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College New York 68 6
— University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Puerto Rico 59 0
— Trident Technical College South Carolina 37 0
— Tri-County Technical College South Carolina 32 0
— Northampton County Area Community College Pennsylvania 29 0
— Alabama A & M University Alabama 27 0
— Suffolk County Community College New York 27 0
— San Jacinto Community College Texas 26 0
— Tarrant County College District Texas 22 1
— SUNY Buffalo State University New York 21 0
— Brookdale Community College New Jersey 20 1
— Forsyth Technical Community College North Carolina 15 0
— Mount Wachusett Community College Massachusetts 13 0
— CUNY Kingsborough Community College New York 13 1
— Monroe Community College New York 13 0
— Gaston College North Carolina 12 0
— Lehigh Carbon Community College Pennsylvania 11 0
— Dallas College Texas 11 0
— Passaic County Community College New Jersey 10 0
— CUNY Bronx Community College New York 10 1
— Owens Community College Ohio 10 0
— Central Piedmont Community College North Carolina 9 0
— Bates Technical College Washington 9 0
— Milwaukee Area Technical College Wisconsin 9 0
— Pikes Peak State College Colorado 8 0
— Iowa Western Community College Iowa 8 0
— Northern Essex Community College Massachusetts 8 0
— Meridian Community College Mississippi 7 0

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
Film and Video Editors 25,610 $41.41 $86,130
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film 21,550 $40.01 $83,210
Broadcast Technicians 21,110 $32.68 $67,960
Lighting Technicians 8,900 $37.68 $78,380

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2003–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.