Audio & Video Technology at Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, UT · Public · Associate Degree · Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians

with a mid-sized student body of 17,247 in Salt Lake City, UT.

Program Analysis

Salt Lake Community College Audio & Video Technology graduates command $31,172/yr out of the gate, well above the $22,234 national median. That 40% premium suggests the program's industry reputation carries real labor-market weight.

The 38.3x 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 #3 out of 26 programs, Salt Lake 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.

43 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
40
Low End
43
Score
45
High End
Earnings $31,172/yr (40% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (50% shielded)
Job Market Medium (20,800 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$326K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
38.3x
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)
$8,514
Out-of-state: $27,402
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$24,966
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

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

View all 8 career paths with full salary data →

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.

Read the full Audio & Video Technology career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Audio & Video Technology at Salt Lake Community College?
A score of 43/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Audio & Video Technology. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI affect Audio & Video Technology careers?
With 50% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $326,130 in decade earnings vs $326,130 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Salt Lake Community College's Audio & Video Technology program stand out?
The #3 ranking out of 26 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable, and the job market supports this trade.
Can I learn Audio & Video Technology through an apprenticeship instead of Salt Lake Community College?
If Salt Lake Community College's tuition gives you pause, consider that 10 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Audio & Video Technology. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →