U.S. median for this major: $46,982.
College Scorecard field of study; 50 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 59% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $65,527. College Scorecard.
St. John's University-New York Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses St. John's University-New York's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $27,787 | $118,928 | 10.4 years |
| $30–48k | $27,654 | $118,359 | 10.4 years |
| $48–75k | $29,280 | $125,318 | 11.0 years |
| $75–110k | $32,208 | $137,850 | 12.1 years |
| $110k+ | $33,661 | $144,069 | 12.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (55% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians graduates 4 years after graduating ($46,022) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $11,389 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians at New York colleges
Every New York college we cover that reports Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ithaca College | $48,412 | — | $33,926 | 76% |
| 2 | St. John's University-New York | $46,022 | $27,000 | $29,999 | 66% |
| 3 | SUNY Buffalo State University | $45,120 | $25,469 | $11,346 | 33% |
| 4 | Long Island University | $44,659 | — | $33,062 | 57% |
3 more New York colleges offer Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians graduates
Film and Video Editors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.7% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at St. John's University-New York, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About St. John's University-New York
- Acceptance rate: 83% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 66% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $69,571
- Full cost breakdown · all 58 majors · overview
Related majors at St. John's University-New York
- Film and Photography—
St. John's University-New York Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians questions
How much do St. John's University-New York Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians graduates earn?
Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians graduates of St. John's University-New York earn a median $46,022 four years after graduating and $24,389 one year after. The U.S. median for Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians graduates across 18 colleges is $46,982.
How much debt do St. John's University-New York Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians graduates of St. John's University-New York is $27,000, about 59% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is St. John's University-New York a good school for Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians in New York?
On pay, Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians graduates of St. John's University-New York earn $46,022 four years out, $451 above the median for the same major across 4 New York colleges ($45,571) and $960 below the U.S. median ($46,982). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does St. John's University-New York rank for Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians in New York?
Of 4 New York colleges reporting Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians graduate earnings, St. John's University-New York ranks 2nd. The highest is Ithaca College at $48,412.
What jobs do Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians graduates get?
A common career is film and video editors, with a median wage of $104,590 in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area and $75,420 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “St. John's University-New York Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/st-johns-university-new-york/majors/audiovisual-communications-technologies-technicians (College Scorecard and BLS data).