Audio & Video Technology at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media

Duluth, GA · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians

with a smaller student body of 264 in Duluth, GA.

Program Analysis

Atlanta Institute of Music and Media's Audio & Video Technology graduates start at $17,967/yr, trailing the $22,234 national average by 19%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 0% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Audio & Video Technology career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

A #14 ranking among 26 Audio & Video Technology programs places Atlanta Institute of Music and Media in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The 10 apprenticeship pathways connected to Audio & Video Technology reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

33 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
27
Low End
33
Score
35
High End
Earnings $17,967/yr (-19% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (50% shielded)
Job Market Medium (20,800 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$188K
1.0% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
8 of 8
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Audio & Video Technology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Film and video editors $70,980 +4.0% 47%
Camera operators, television, video, and film $68,810 +1.2% 58%
Court reporters and simultaneous captioners $67,310 -0.3% 4%
Film and video editors
$70,980
+4.0% growth 47% AI-proof
Camera operators, television, video, and film
$68,810
+1.2% growth 58% AI-proof
Court reporters and simultaneous captioners
$67,310
-0.3% growth 4% AI-proof

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Audio & Video Technology Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Audio & Video Technology careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering other programs.

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Trade Certificate vs. Bachelor's Degree

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Atlanta Institute of Music and Media's Audio & Video Technology program score?
This program scores 33/100 — on the lower end for Audio & Video Technology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
What's the AI risk for Audio & Video Technology graduates from Atlanta Institute of Music and Media?
AI exposure of 50% is a real factor. For Atlanta Institute of Music and Media specifically, the gap between optimistic ($187,974) and pessimistic ($187,974) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
Is Atlanta Institute of Music and Media a good choice for Audio & Video Technology despite lower starting pay?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Can I learn Audio & Video Technology through an apprenticeship instead of Atlanta Institute of Music and Media?
Yes — 10 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Audio & Video Technology career paths, including Audio Operator. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →