Telecommunications Associate Degree Programs

An associate's degree in telecommunications can prepare you to work in a business, government, or industrial setting. Though coursework varies by program, you should gain hands-on experience working with basic engineering principles, telecommunications systems, data networking, digital compression algorithms, and program languages.

Many entry-level jobs in telecommunications require an associate's degree. And because telecommunication networks are continuously upgraded, you'll likely receive on-the-job training. Telecommunications workers are generally well-compensated for their knowledge and skills. No degree can promise a particular job or income, but according to government statistics, in 2004 "the average weekly earnings for non-supervisory workers in the telecommunications industry were $853." That translates to over $44,000 per year.

While you might chose to head directly into the telecommunications work force, you could also use your associate's degree in telecommunications as a springboard into advanced study in electrical engineering, technological management, or telecommunications.

Florida Technical College

• Network Administration / Hardware with Wireless Technology

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TESST College of Technology

• Associate of Applied Science: Electronics, Computer & Telecommunications

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Herzing University

• AS in Computer, Electronics, and Telecommunications Technology