A successful telecommunications technician receives education and training in the nature of electricity, Ohm's Law, circuitry, telephone schematics, telecommunications computer applications and much more. Theoretical and practical studies allow students to work with diodes and transistors, AC and DC currents, switching devices and fiber optic components. All information provided to students is intended to perfect their knowledge of telecommunications: the means of transmitting information over long distances.
Numerous options exist for telecommunications technicians, including several Master of Science degrees. Telecommunications Management, Telecommunication Systems, Telecommunication Engineering, and dual degrees in Computer and Telecommunications Systems are available. For students seeking a non-traditional learning environment, online courses are available in telecommunications technology, as well.
According to the 2010-2011 edition of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, telecommunications technicians can expect to earn $55,000 annually. Continued education provides the opportunity to earn more, in addition to honing skills in the most current telecommunications technologies.