Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Offered at 713 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 132 | $27,575 | $36,044 | $11,833 |
| Associate | 131 | $29,805 | $38,149 | — |
| Bachelor's | 318 | $37,718 | $53,931 | $22,192 |
| Master's | 92 | $60,621 | $78,328 | — |
| Doctoral | 14 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 26 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
One year after finishing, a typical certificate program in this field reports median earnings of $27,575, versus $37,718 for a typical bachelor's program.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Georgia | GA | $54,362 | $85,552 | $15,000 |
| 2 | Western Kentucky University | KY | $45,645 | — | $27,000 |
| 3 | Illinois Media School | IL | $27,575 | $39,043 | $11,833 |
| 4 | Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus | IL | $27,575 | $39,043 | $11,833 |
| 5 | Lewis and Clark Community College | IL | — | $37,050 | — |
| 6 | Husson University | ME | $36,231 | — | — |
| 7 | Ohio Media School-Valley View | OH | $27,538 | $36,044 | $10,267 |
| 8 | Colorado Media School | CO | $27,538 | $36,044 | $10,267 |
| 9 | Ohio Media School-Columbus | OH | $27,538 | $36,044 | $10,267 |
| 10 | Santa Ana College | CA | $33,379 | — | — |
| 11 | Ohio Media School-Cincinnati | OH | $21,464 | $31,417 | $11,403 |
| 12 | Miami Media School | FL | $21,464 | $31,417 | $11,403 |
| 13 | Orange Technical College | FL | — | $30,435 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Antonio College | TX | — | $42,953 | — |
| 2 | Austin Community College District | TX | $35,071 | $40,396 | — |
| 3 | Southern Maine Community College | ME | $22,993 | $38,597 | — |
| 4 | Parkland College | IL | — | $38,149 | — |
| 5 | SUNY Broome Community College | NY | $28,857 | $35,875 | — |
| 6 | El Paso Community College | TX | — | $34,909 | — |
| 7 | Western Technical College | WI | $33,710 | — | — |
| 8 | Connecticut State Community College | CT | $29,805 | $32,140 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | GA | — | $108,130 | $21,588 |
| 2 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | NY | — | $103,680 | — |
| 3 | Fordham University | NY | $57,292 | $103,097 | $27,000 |
| 4 | New York University | NY | $54,824 | $86,668 | $18,125 |
| 5 | Miami University-Hamilton | OH | $53,569 | $80,178 | $21,892 |
| 6 | Miami University-Middletown | OH | $53,569 | $80,178 | $21,892 |
| 7 | Miami University-Oxford | OH | $53,569 | $80,178 | $21,892 |
| 8 | Elon University | NC | $43,619 | $76,864 | $20,767 |
| 9 | Lebanon Valley College | PA | $48,259 | $75,619 | $26,000 |
| 10 | University of Connecticut | CT | $47,637 | $74,546 | $23,500 |
| 11 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | CT | $47,637 | $74,546 | $23,500 |
| 12 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | CT | $47,637 | $74,546 | $23,500 |
| 13 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | CT | $47,637 | $74,546 | $23,500 |
| 14 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | CT | $47,637 | $74,546 | $23,500 |
| 15 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | SC | $44,318 | $74,468 | $23,124 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Temple University | PA | $74,856 | $106,087 | — |
| 2 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | WA | $79,136 | $98,251 | — |
| 3 | Savannah College of Art and Design | GA | $66,143 | $91,779 | — |
| 4 | New York University | NY | $64,672 | $88,383 | — |
| 5 | Boston University | MA | $60,365 | $85,670 | — |
| 6 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center | NY | $68,850 | $81,425 | — |
| 7 | Fordham University | NY | $80,765 | — | — |
| 8 | Syracuse University | NY | $49,605 | $79,586 | — |
| 9 | Northwestern University | IL | $77,559 | — | — |
| 10 | Elon University | NC | $56,275 | $77,071 | — |
| 11 | Michigan State University | MI | $76,048 | — | — |
| 12 | Loyola University Maryland | MD | $66,648 | $74,814 | — |
| 13 | University of Southern California | CA | $71,773 | — | — |
| 14 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | AZ | $67,719 | — | — |
| 15 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion | AZ | $67,719 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do radio, television, and digital communication graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in radio, television, and digital communication reports median earnings of $37,718. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
