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| Job Placement |
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| Salaries can vary widely, depending on location. Telecommunications Technology graduates earn starting salaries of approximately $30,000 per year. The average for these technicians in Texas is more than $35,800. With experience, graduates can earn higher salaries and advance to technician supervisors, which can pay more than $60,000 a year. |
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| Telecommunications Technology graduates can look forward to outstanding career opportunities with many organizations, such as private communications companies, public utilities, railroads and more—almost anywhere in the world. |
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| Telecommunications Technology students use many types of equipment to gain the competitive edge. These include: |
- Service monitors and spectrum analyzers;
- Volt-ohm-meters and oscilloscopes;
- Punch-down tools and break-out boxes;
- Cable splicers;
- Logic analyzers and signature analyzers;
- Soldering equipment;
- Audio and digital generators;
- Line simulators; fault locators; and more.
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| TEL students can network with established professionals through the department's industry partners Advisory Committee members. Organizations such as the Texas Distance Learning Association (TxDLA), the International Society of Certified Electronic Technicians (ISCET), the Electronic Industry Association (EIA), the Personal Communications Industry Association (PCIA), the National Association of Radio and Telephone Engineers (NARTE) and others offer additional networking opportunities. |
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