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Best Schools for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication graduates earn a median of $30,432 within two years of graduation, ranking #216 out of 292 tracked majors — 14% below the median across all fields. There are 145 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 10,648 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates earn $63,005 while Universidad del Sagrado Corazon graduates earn $9,400 — a $53,605 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap.

Early career salary growth is modest: Radio, Television, and Digital Communication graduates see an average 4% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

145
Schools
$30,432
Avg. 2yr Earnings
#216
of 292 Majors
10,648
Graduates

Public vs Private: Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

Public (87 schools)
$30,007
avg. 2yr earnings
Private (58 schools)
$31,072
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $1,065 more in early earnings on average for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication graduates. Factor in tuition difference to calculate which offers better ROI.

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication by State

New York
19 schools
$33,870
Texas
15 schools
$31,100
California
13 schools
$28,234
Florida
10 schools
$30,341
Ohio
9 schools
$28,734
Pennsylvania
9 schools
$29,767
Illinois
7 schools
$25,208
Connecticut
6 schools
$38,537

Top Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Schools by Graduate Earnings

#1
R

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, NY · Private

$63,005
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 58.5%
#2
G

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Atlanta, GA · Public

$58,673
2yr Earnings
1yr: $67,997
Grads: 42
Acceptance: 16.5%
#3
N

New York University

New York, NY · Private

$49,019
2yr Earnings
1yr: $44,800
Grads: 207
Acceptance: 9.4%
#4
U

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD · Public

$45,852
2yr Earnings
1yr: $34,019
Grads: 35
Acceptance: 85.5%
#5
M

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public

$45,696
2yr Earnings
1yr: $44,973
Grads: 74
Acceptance: 82.1%
#6
S

Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah, GA · Private

$44,817
2yr Earnings
1yr: $39,934
Grads: 319
Acceptance: 83.7%
#7
S

St. John Fisher University

Rochester, NY · Private

$42,908
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 67.8%
#8
L

Lebanon Valley College

Annville, PA · Private

$41,565
2yr Earnings
1yr: $40,807
Grads: 26
Acceptance: 74.5%
#9
U

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT · Public

$41,205
2yr Earnings
1yr: $40,698
Grads: 69
Acceptance: 53.9%
#10
U

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, CT · Public

$41,205
2yr Earnings
1yr: $40,698
Grads: 69
Acceptance: 87.0%
#11
U

University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, CT · Public

$41,205
2yr Earnings
1yr: $40,698
Grads: 69
Acceptance: 86.5%
#12
U

University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, CT · Public

$41,205
2yr Earnings
1yr: $40,698
Grads: 69
Acceptance: 80.2%
#13
U

University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Hartford, CT · Public

$41,205
2yr Earnings
1yr: $40,698
Grads: 69
Acceptance: 86.5%
#14
S

Saint Edward's University

Austin, TX · Private

$41,193
2yr Earnings
1yr: $33,219
Grads: 22
Acceptance: 83.7%
#15
T

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX · Public

$39,729
2yr Earnings
1yr: $37,163
Grads: 97
Acceptance: 65.5%
#16
H

Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY · Private

$39,467
2yr Earnings
1yr: $28,127
Grads: 133
Acceptance: 70.6%
#17
C

Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY · Private

$39,369
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 77.2%
#18
P

Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA · Private

$38,289
2yr Earnings
1yr: $27,864
Grads: 30
Acceptance: 49.9%
#19
U

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC · Public

$37,748
2yr Earnings
1yr: $35,916
Grads: 53
Acceptance: 61.5%
#20
V

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN · Private

$37,208
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 92.2%
#21
W

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO · Private

$37,208
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 58.0%
#22
U

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL · Private

$36,992
2yr Earnings
1yr: $30,568
Grads: 29
Acceptance: 18.5%
#23
U

University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public

$36,668
2yr Earnings
1yr: $23,773
Grads: 93
Acceptance: 37.2%
#24
M

Marywood University

Scranton, PA · Private

$35,954
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 83.7%
#25
I

Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY · Private

$35,877
2yr Earnings
1yr: $33,699
Grads: 200
Acceptance: 69.9%
#26
W

Washington State University

Pullman, WA · Public

$35,546
2yr Earnings
1yr: $29,957
Grads: 115
Acceptance: 85.4%
#27
U

University of Maine

Orono, ME · Public

$35,416
2yr Earnings
1yr: $31,770
Grads: 27
Acceptance: 95.7%
#28
S

St Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure, NY · Private

$35,274
2yr Earnings
1yr: $32,817
Grads: 30
Acceptance: 81.5%
#29
B

Boston University

Boston, MA · Private

$35,131
2yr Earnings
1yr: $32,475
Grads: 139
Acceptance: 10.8%
#30
M

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ · Public

$35,060
2yr Earnings
1yr: $29,743
Grads: 110
Acceptance: 87.4%
#31
T

The New School

New York, NY · Private

$35,060
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 62.5%
#32
S

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX · Public

$35,060
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 88.3%
#33
T

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public

$34,942
2yr Earnings
1yr: $29,324
Grads: 116
Acceptance: 81.3%
#34
U

University of Mississippi

University, MS · Public

$34,348
2yr Earnings
1yr: $38,748
Grads: 68
Acceptance: 97.8%
#35
O

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR · Public

$34,230
2yr Earnings
1yr: $28,518
Grads: 126
Acceptance: 78.8%
#36
O

Oregon State University-Cascades Campus

Bend, OR · Public

$34,230
2yr Earnings
1yr: $28,518
Grads: 126
Acceptance: 68.4%
#37
S

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA · Public

$34,157
2yr Earnings
1yr: $34,408
Grads: 234
Acceptance: 96.2%
#38
W

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI · Public

$33,993
2yr Earnings
1yr: $26,902
Grads: 38
Acceptance: 82.0%
#39
D

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX · Private

$33,993
2yr Earnings
1yr: $31,525
Grads: 27
Acceptance: 91.1%
#40
M

Minot State University

Minot, ND · Public

$33,565
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 72.2%
#41
U

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public

$33,382
2yr Earnings
1yr: $30,778
Grads: 257
Acceptance: 24.0%
#42
U

University of Florida-Online

Gainesville, FL · Public

$33,382
2yr Earnings
1yr: $30,778
Grads: 257
Acceptance: 64.4%
#43
S

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ · Private

$33,138
2yr Earnings
1yr: $35,827
Grads: 44
Acceptance: 78.9%
#44
L

Lynn University

Boca Raton, FL · Private

$32,925
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 74.0%
#45
C

CUNY City College

New York, NY · Public

$32,925
2yr Earnings
1yr: $46,592
Grads: 17
Acceptance: 58.1%
#46
U

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · Public

$32,925
2yr Earnings
1yr: $28,023
Grads: 68
Acceptance: 87.7%
#47
T

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX · Private

$32,467
2yr Earnings
1yr: $28,752
Grads: 45
Acceptance: 42.6%
#48
T

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX · Public

$32,450
2yr Earnings
1yr: $29,928
Grads: 278
Acceptance: 29.1%
#49
F

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL · Public

$32,439
2yr Earnings
1yr: $32,270
Grads: 249
Acceptance: 25.4%
#50
E

Emerson College

Boston, MA · Private

$32,264
2yr Earnings
1yr: $31,236
Grads: 94
Acceptance: 47.5%

Showing top 50 of 145 schools. View all or filter by state above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ranks #1 for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication with median graduate earnings of $63,005 within two years. There are 145 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.
How much do Radio, Television, and Digital Communication graduates earn?
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication graduates earn an average of $30,432 within two years of graduation. This is 14% below the median across all majors. Earnings range from $9,400 to $63,005 depending on the school.
How hard is it to get into a top Radio, Television, and Digital Communication program?
The average acceptance rate across Radio, Television, and Digital Communication programs is 73.0%. The most selective program is at Northwestern University with a 7.1% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.
Is a public or private school better for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication?
Private Radio, Television, and Digital Communication programs average $31,072 in early earnings vs $30,007 at public schools. Private schools lead in earnings, but cost significantly more — calculate net price before deciding.

Data updated June 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders.

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