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Audio & Video Technology at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences

Tempe, AZ · Private for-profit · Certificate · Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians

a smaller institution with 637 students in Tempe, AZ.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $21,814 track close to the $22,234 national median for Audio & Video Technology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 40% gap between optimistic and pessimistic AI scenarios is notable. With 50% of typical tasks exposed to automation, AI adoption could meaningfully shift career outcomes for Audio & Video Technology graduates.

At $8,344 in median debt against $21,814 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

At #11 of 26 Audio & Video Technology programs, Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $35,676 show a 64% jump from the $21,814 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration in this trade.

Audio & Video Technology offers 10 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

34 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
29
Low End
34
Score
37
High End
Earnings $21,814/yr (-2% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (50% shielded)
Job Market Medium (20,800 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$383K
12.0% 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.

Median Debt at Graduation
$8,344
4.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$35,676
64% growth from Year 1

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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Audio & Video Technology Overview

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Audio & Video Technology at Other Schools

Salt Lake Community College ($31,172) Suffolk County Community College ($30,575) CUNY LaGuardia Community College ($29,299) Guilford Technical Community College ($28,287) York Technical College ($28,113) Cincinnati State Technical and Community College ($27,936) Full Sail University ($27,597) University of Cincinnati-Main Campus ($25,668)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences's Audio & Video Technology program score?
A score of 34/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Audio & Video Technology. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
What's the AI risk for Audio & Video Technology graduates from Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences?
AI won't eliminate Audio & Video Technology careers, but it may reshape them. At Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences, a score of 34/100 already accounts for the 50% task exposure — the ROI calculation factors in reduced employment probability.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Audio & Video Technology program at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences?
Beyond Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences's classroom route, 10 registered apprenticeships map to Audio & Video Technology careers — including Audio Operator. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
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