Cheapest Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians Colleges in New York

New York's audiovisual technology programs show dramatic cost differences, with Villa Maria College charging just $13,980 net compared to NYU's $35,035. The state's media and entertainment industry creates strong demand for skilled technicians, from Broadway productions to major television networks. SUNY schools dominate the affordable options, with Buffalo State offering solid career preparation at $14,229 net and graduates earning $28,598 annually.

Programs

$13,980 – $35,035

Net Price Range

$34,074

Avg. Program Earnings

59.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Villa Maria College Buffalo, New York	$13,980	$28,670	31.0%	78.2%
2	SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, New York	$14,229	$8,486	36.0%	86.0%
3	SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, New York	$15,644	$8,771	53.5%	84.6%
4	SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, New York	$16,547	$8,881	58.8%	70.2%
5	Long Island University Brookville, New York	$23,901	$41,642	55.4%	92.7%
6	St. John's University-New York Queens, New York	$26,985	$50,110	68.5%	84.7%
7	Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New York	$29,694	$57,016	70.8%	67.2%
8	Ithaca College Ithaca, New York	$32,965	$50,510	74.1%	75.2%
9	New York University New York, New York	$35,035	$60,438	88.5%	12.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge earnings gap between programs in New York?

Rochester Institute of Technology graduates earn $53,358 annually while Long Island University graduates average just $25,194. RIT's technical focus and industry connections in Rochester's tech corridor contribute to higher starting salaries. The $28,164 difference reflects varying program quality and regional job markets.

How do SUNY schools compare for audiovisual technology training?

Four SUNY campuses offer programs with net costs ranging from $14,229 at Buffalo State to $16,547 at Plattsburgh. Plattsburgh shows the strongest outcomes with 58.8% graduation rates and $35,600 earnings. Buffalo State provides the most affordable entry point with reasonable career prospects.

Does attending a more expensive private school guarantee better job outcomes?

Not necessarily in this field. While NYU has an 88.5% graduation rate, its $35,035 cost far exceeds most career earnings in the field. St. John's graduates earn $27,618 despite the $26,985 net cost. Several SUNY options provide better value with lower debt and comparable job prospects.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.