The telecommunications industry is big in Arizona, where Cox Communications operates a large digital cable television and telecommunications service. Though Cox is based in Atlanta, Georgia, it has a large base of operations in Phoenix, Arizona's largest city. Telecommunications graduates might consider Phoenix, Tucson, or Mesa for career opportunities after graduation.

Telecom Career Training

Telecommunications is a broad industry with employment opportunities for technical workers, engineers, communications and public relations experts, sales agents, and more. Worldwide, the telecom industry is expected to reach revenues of $1.6 trillion in 2010. Career training in telecommunications can yield degrees as diverse as public relations, visual communication, and management. According to Salary.com, IT asset managers in Phoenix earn $87,100, production control supervisors earn $65,200, and entry-level engineers earn $52,200 on average.