Audio & Video Technology at Cuyahoga Community College District

Cleveland, OH · Public · Associate Degree · Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians

with a mid-sized student body of 12,641 in Cleveland, OH.

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $16,294/yr fall 27% below the $22,234 national median for Audio & Video Technology. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 22.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Audio & Video Technology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Audio & Video Technology's career paths, with 50% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #21 of 26 Audio & Video Technology programs, Cuyahoga Community College District falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Audio & Video Technology offers 10 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

30 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
25
Low End
30
Score
32
High End
Earnings $16,294/yr (-27% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (50% shielded)
Job Market Medium (20,800 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$170K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
22.8x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
8 of 8
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$7,472
Out-of-state: $17,472

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Audio & Video Technology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Film and video editors $70,980 +4.0% 47%
Camera operators, television, video, and film $68,810 +1.2% 58%
Court reporters and simultaneous captioners $67,310 -0.3% 4%
Film and video editors
$70,980
+4.0% growth 47% AI-proof
Camera operators, television, video, and film
$68,810
+1.2% growth 58% AI-proof
Court reporters and simultaneous captioners
$67,310
-0.3% growth 4% AI-proof

View all 8 career paths with full salary data →

Audio & Video Technology Career Guide

What can you do with a Audio & Video Technology credential from Cuyahoga Community College District? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Cuyahoga Community College District's Audio & Video Technology program score?
This program scores 30/100 — on the lower end for Audio & Video Technology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
What's the AI risk for Audio & Video Technology graduates from Cuyahoga Community College District?
AI won't eliminate Audio & Video Technology careers, but it may reshape them. At Cuyahoga Community College District, a score of 30/100 already accounts for the 50% task exposure — the ROI calculation factors in reduced employment probability.
Is Cuyahoga Community College District a good choice for Audio & Video Technology despite lower starting pay?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Are there apprenticeship options for Audio & Video Technology?
The DOL recognizes 10 apprenticeship pathways related to Audio & Video Technology. For students weighing Cuyahoga Community College District's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →