Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

CIP 09.0702 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

118 total including inactive

States

Across 28 states

Graduates (2024)

772

Total completions

Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 28 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Illinois, Florida and Oklahoma.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$77,800

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Growth

+2.1%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,584

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Communications Teachers, Postsecondary. In-state tuition ranges from $434 to $11,520, and the work is primarily indoor with light physical demands — suited for creative individuals who value originality.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 440 (57.0%)

Female: 332 (43.0%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 472 (61.1%)

Associate: 300 (38.9%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Conventional

Enterprising

Artistic

organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others; creative expression and innovation

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Organization
Data management
Leadership roles
Sales
Creative design
Artistic expression

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

✓ Creative

✓ Imaginative

💡 Interests

● Organization

● Data management

● Leadership roles

● Sales

● Creative design

● Artistic expression

⭐ Work Values

♦ Speaking

♦ Active Listening

♦ Monitoring

♦ Achievement

♦ Creativity

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others; creative expression and innovation?

Do you value speaking?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Creative individuals who value originality
• Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer structured, rule-based environments
• Those who avoid public speaking or sales
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.