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- School Code: 324900
- Phone: (215) 596-8800
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86%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
18FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,251Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Audio and Video Production Program
The audio and video production program at Community College of Philadelphia prepares students for careers in the broadcast and non-broadcast industry of video, audio, and radio production. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skill for sound recordings as finished products or as components of film/video, broadcast, live or mixed media productions. Program courses include: equipment operation and maintenance, sound recording, track editing, dubbing and mixing, media production, digital recording and transmission, and amplification and modulation. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer audio and video production program.
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Community College of Philadelphia (USciences)
600 South 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA
Located in a big city setting, the Community College of Philadelphia features degree and certificate programs in more than 70 areas. The Mid-Atlantic college is an affordable option for anyone who wants to gain admission to a four-year degree program in the future. Transfer degrees are featured in such subjects as:
- Business
- Interior Design
- The Social Sciences
- Psychology.
The college also provides career-oriented training that leads to a certificate for jobs in:
- Medical Assisting
- Addiction Studies
- Paralegal Work
- Business
- Teacher Education
If you maintain a certain GPA, you can work towards the school’s program for dual admission. By taking part in this program, can enroll in a curriculum that can be collaborated with such well-known 4-year schools as:
- Temple University
- LaSalle University
- Drexel University
- St. Joseph’s
- Rosemont College
Regardless of a student’s goals or preferences, the college provides counseling so individual options can be explored. The college, which has a 55% retention rate, offers such services as financial aid, tutoring, and provisions for students with disabilities. Approximate annual tuition is around $8,500 for in-state students and about $11,500 for students attending from out of state. Currently, enrollment stands at around 17,000 students overall. No athletic or sports activities are offered at the school.
Students Enrolled in the Audio and Video Production Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. USciences offers an associate's degree program in audio and video production.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6 |
| Female | 1 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 2 |
| Hispanic | 2 |
| White | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Audio and Video Production program at USciences, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
Description
Set up, or set up and operate audio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences. May also set up and operate associated spotlights and other custom lighting systems.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, audio and video equipment technicians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.9% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 120
- Average Hourly Rate: $18.82
- Average Annual Salary: $39150
- Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 660
- Average Hourly Rate: $19.13
- Average Annual Salary: $39780
Sound Engineering Technicians
Description
Operate machines and equipment to record, synchronize, mix, or reproduce music, voices, or sound effects in sporting arenas, theater productions, recording studios, or movie and video productions.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, sound engineering technicians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.6% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 50
- Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 40
- Average Hourly Rate: $29.76
- Average Annual Salary: $61890
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students Community College of Philadelphia accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Community College of Philadelphia may provide student services like those listed below:
- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
USciences is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division III classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball