Audio & Video Technology at CUNY LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, NY · Public · Associate Degree · Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians

serving 10,556 students in Long Island City, NY.

Program Analysis

At $29,299 per year, Audio & Video Technology graduates from CUNY LaGuardia Community College significantly outpace the $22,234 national average for this trade, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

The 29.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 50% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Audio & Video Technology graduates.

Ranked #4 out of 26 programs, CUNY LaGuardia Community College's Audio & Video Technology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

With 10 registered apprenticeships mapped to Audio & Video Technology, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

39 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
36
Low End
39
Score
42
High End
Earnings $29,299/yr (32% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (50% shielded)
Job Market Medium (20,800 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$307K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
29.4x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
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.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$10,436
Out-of-state: $16,196

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

See the full career breakdown for Audio & Video Technology — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from CUNY LaGuardia Community College and 25 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Audio & Video Technology at CUNY LaGuardia Community College?
At 39/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Audio & Video Technology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
How vulnerable is Audio & Video Technology to AI automation?
With 50% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $306,533 in decade earnings vs $306,533 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Is CUNY LaGuardia Community College one of the best schools for Audio & Video Technology?
The #4 ranking out of 26 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable, and the job market supports this trade.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Audio & Video Technology graduates?
Beyond CUNY LaGuardia Community College'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.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →