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2026 Best Telecommunications Technology/Technician Associate’s Degree Schools

2 Colleges in the United States
28 Telecommunications Technology/Technician Degrees Awarded
$37,450 Avg Early-Career Salary

Telecommunications Technology/Technician degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 55 schools to find the best for telecommunications technology/technician students.

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Best Schools for Telecommunications Technology/Technician in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in telecommunications technology/technician, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Telecommunications Technology/Technician

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN

Our analysis ranked Ivy Tech Community College the best school in the country for a degree in telecommunications technology/technician. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public university. Ivy Tech Community College awarded about 13 telecommunications technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the telecommunications technology/technician program make about $54,852 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,125 to complete this degree. Read more about the telecommunications technology/technician program at Ivy Tech Community College

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Commonwealth Technical Institute came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best telecommunications technology/technician schools. Commonwealth Technical Institute is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Johnstown. There were roughly 15 telecommunications technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Commonwealth Technical Institute in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, telecommunications technology/technician degree recipients from Commonwealth Technical Institute generally make around $20,049. Get the full telecommunications technology/technician details for Commonwealth Technical Institute

Other Telecommunications Technology/Technician Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 55 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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