Communications Technology at Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, MO · Public · Associate Degree · Communications Technology/Technician

serving 8,194 students in Springfield, MO.

Program Analysis

At $32,713 per year, Communications Technology graduates from Ozarks Technical Community College significantly outpace the $24,135 national average for this trade, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

With a 40.9x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Communications Technology career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

Communications Technology is offered at just 4 schools in our analysis. Ozarks Technical Community College's #1 ranking should be read in that context.

The 6 apprenticeship pathways connected to Communications Technology reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

44 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
42
Low End
44
Score
45
High End
Earnings $32,713/yr (36% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (63% shielded)
Job Market Small (9,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$33K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
40.9x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
4 of 4
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$8,368
Out-of-state: $13,744
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$27,827
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Communications Technology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Media and communication workers, all other $71,770 +2.7% 100%
Film and video editors $70,980 +4.0% 47%
Sound engineering technicians $66,430 -1.7% 57%
Media and communication workers, all other
$71,770
+2.7% growth 100% AI-proof
Film and video editors
$70,980
+4.0% growth 47% AI-proof
Sound engineering technicians
$66,430
-1.7% growth 57% AI-proof

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Communications Technology Career Guide

What can you do with a Communications Technology credential from Ozarks Technical Community College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ozarks Technical Community College's Communications Technology program score?
A score of 44/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Communications Technology. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI affect Communications Technology careers?
AI won't eliminate Communications Technology careers, but it may reshape them. At Ozarks Technical Community College, a score of 44/100 already accounts for the 37% task exposure — the ROI calculation factors in reduced employment probability.
Why does Ozarks Technical Community College rank so high for Communications Technology?
Among 4 Communications Technology programs, Ozarks Technical Community College's #1 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.
Can I learn Communications Technology through an apprenticeship instead of Ozarks Technical Community College?
The DOL recognizes 6 apprenticeship pathways related to Communications Technology. For students weighing Ozarks Technical Community College'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 →