# SUNY Buffalo State University: Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's)

Buffalo, NY. IPEDS 196130, CIP 10.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/suny-buffalo-state-university/majors/audiovisual-communications-technologies-technicians

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,687
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,120 (U.S. median for this major: $46,982 across 18 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,469 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in NY: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (4 colleges, $45,571): -$451
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,862

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,120 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,405 | $32,360 | 3.1 years |
| 30-48k | $9,393 | $41,047 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $14,706 | $64,265 | 6.1 years |
| 75-110k | $17,155 | $74,967 | 7.1 years |
| 110k+ | $19,332 | $84,481 | 8.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca College | $48,412 | not reported | $33,926 | 76% |
| St. John's University-New York | $46,022 | $27,000 | $29,999 | 66% |
| SUNY Buffalo State University | $45,120 | $25,469 | $11,346 | 33% |
| Long Island University | $44,659 | not reported | $33,062 | 57% |

## Careers
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage $73,130 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, $103,440 NY, $75,420 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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