Telecommunication Technologies

Careers. Choices. Real Life.

After graduating, you will be ready to start your career in a variety of capacities:

• Cellsite Technician
• Telecommunications Technician
• Telecommunications Consultant
• Telephone Installer/Repairer
• Repairer of Systems/Equipment
• Cable Splicer (Fiber Optics)
• Central Office Repairer or Installer
• Private Branch Installer/Repairer
• Residential/Business Installer
• Aerial and Buried Cable Construction
• Construction Inspector
• Network Technician
• RF Engineer
• Microwave Technician

WITC graduates are true professionals and lifelong learners. Career-oriented graduates can work their way into advanced positions. Some graduates even choose to transfer their credits and continue their education at a university or four-year college. WITC now offers graduates a convenient new way to earn one of six bachelor's degrees online through a unique alliance with Franklin University. WITC graduates also enjoy the opportunity for completing a bachelor’s degree through Capella University.

Gainful Employment

Telecommunication Technologies
Degree Type		Technical Diploma
Program Code		31-451-1
CIP Code		47.0103
Normal time to complete program		16 months
Program Costs (for entire program completed in normal time)		Tuition & Fees	Books & Supplies	Total
		$8,849	$1,304	$10,153
Based on program completion between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011:
Number of students to complete the program		N/A*
Number of students to complete on time		N/A*
Number of students to complete with student loan debt		N/A*
Median student loan debt for all completers	Federal		Private
	N/A*		N/A*
Related Occupations by Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)
27-4013.00		Radio Operators
49-2021.00		Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
49-2021.01		Radio Mechanics
49-2022.00		Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
49-2097.00		Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers
49-9052.00		Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

*Information is not available as there were either less than ten or no graduates in the program or the program is new.

Graduate Employment Information

WITC Telecommunication Technologies Graduate Survey Responses 2008-2009

Number of graduates	7	Employed in related field	3
Number of responses	7	% employed in WITC district	67%
Number available for employment	5	Range of yearly salary	$31,198-$35,097
Number employed	5	Average yearly salary	$32,643
Percent employed	100%