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CIP 15.0305 Engineering Technologies

Telecommunications Technology/Technician

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

Total graduates

97

2025 · 13 schools

International share

2.1%

2 international students

Bachelor's degrees

8

0.0% international

Master's degrees

7

28.6% international

Overview

Telecommunications Technology/Technician is a specialized field that focuses on the design, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of telecommunications systems. This program equips students with the essential skills and knowledge to work with various communication technologies, including wired and wireless networks, fiber optics, satellite communications, and digital telephony.

Students in this program typically learn about the fundamental principles of telecommunications, such as signal transmission, network architecture, and data communication protocols. They gain hands-on experience with the installation and configuration of telecommunications equipment, including routers, switches, and modems. Additionally, courses often cover topics like network security, voice over IP (VoIP), and emerging technologies such as 5G networks.

The demand for telecommunications technicians is continually growing due to the rapid expansion of communication networks and the increasing reliance on digital communication in both personal and professional settings. Graduates can find employment in various sectors, including telecommunications companies, IT service providers, and government agencies.

Moreover, this field offers numerous opportunities for career advancement, as technicians can specialize in areas such as network administration, systems analysis, or project management. Overall, a degree in Telecommunications Technology/Technician provides a solid foundation for a rewarding career in a dynamic and ever-evolving industry. With the right skills and training, graduates can contribute to the development and maintenance of vital communication infrastructure that supports modern society.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2003 to 2025, graduates fell 70% and the international share went from 1.2% to 2.1%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
62.9%
Asian
1.0%
Hispanic
8.2%
Black
6.2%
Other
19.6%
Intl.
2.1%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 13 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
#95 Rochester Institute of Technology New York 1 1
#169 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska 2 1
#317 Ferris State University Michigan 1 0
#382 Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus Puerto Rico 4 0
— Ivy Tech Community College Indiana 30 0
— College of Micronesia-FSM Micronesia 18 0
— Commonwealth Technical Institute Pennsylvania 17 0
— Mitchell Technical College South Dakota 12 0
— Lawrence Technological University Michigan 6 0
— Los Angeles Trade Technical College California 2 0
— Clark College Washington 2 0
— CUNY New York City College of Technology New York 1 0
— CUNY Queensborough Community College New York 1 0

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

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians 95,130 $38.79 $80,680

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.