Northwestern UniversityPrivate nonprofit, 4-year · Evanston, IL · Master's, Bachelor's, Doctorate, Graduate certificate · Fully online option reported
675 awards$116,019 median 4 years out
Fields of study · Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
CIP 09.07. 649 colleges reported awards in this field, totaling 17,461 awards in the latest award year.
Award levels
Where this field is awarded, and what graduates earned
Earnings are national medians for graduates of this field at this level, measured four years after they finished, among students who received federal aid and were working. They describe past graduates across all schools, not one school and not you.
| Level | Colleges | Awards | Median earnings | Middle range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 177 | 2,098 | $33,711 | $19,198 to $48,494 |
| Associate | 157 | 1,619 | $36,074 | $22,278 to $48,439 |
| Bachelor's | 362 | 10,430 | $50,497 | $33,717 to $70,128 |
| Graduate certificate | 46 | 116 | $65,116 | Not reported |
| Master's | 117 | 3,100 | $75,972 | $53,409 to $104,151 |
| Doctorate | 15 | 98 | $78,108 | Not reported |
Year, scope, and limits
- Cohort or year
- Most recent reported cohorts
- Scope
- Reported for this field of study
National median earnings for this field and credential level, 4 years after completion, across every institution that awards it.
Colleges
Colleges that awarded Radio, Television, and Digital Communication credentials
Listed by awards conferred in the latest award year, which shows size rather than quality. A larger program is not a better program. 54 of these colleges report at least one credential in this field that can be finished fully online.
New York UniversityPrivate nonprofit, 4-year · New York, NY · Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate
525 awards$77,109 median 4 years out
Savannah College of Art and DesignPrivate nonprofit, 4-year · Savannah, GA · Bachelor's, Master's
459 awards$64,076 median 4 years out
Arizona State University Digital ImmersionPublic, 4-year · Scottsdale, AZ · Bachelor's, Master's, Graduate certificate · Fully online option reported
435 awards$58,974 median 4 years out
California State University-NorthridgePublic, 4-year · Northridge, CA · Bachelor's
424 awards$49,359 median 4 years out
The University of Texas at AustinPublic, 4-year · Austin, TX · Bachelor's, Master's, Certificate, Doctorate
366 awards$52,860 median 4 years out
University of MississippiPublic, 4-year · University, MS · Bachelor's
319 awards$69,082 median 4 years out
Towson UniversityPublic, 4-year · Towson, MD · Bachelor's, Graduate certificate · Fully online option reported
302 awards$42,584 median 4 years out
Boston UniversityPrivate nonprofit, 4-year · Boston, MA · Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate
300 awards$55,804 median 4 years out
Florida State UniversityPublic, 4-year · Tallahassee, FL · Bachelor's, Master's
239 awards$60,876 median 4 years out
University of GeorgiaPublic, 4-year · Athens, GA · Bachelor's, Certificate, Graduate certificate
209 awards$45,555 median 4 years out
University of Southern CaliforniaPrivate nonprofit, 4-year · Los Angeles, CA · Master's
209 awardsProgram earnings not reported
University of Wisconsin-MadisonPublic, 4-year · Madison, WI · Certificate
207 awardsProgram earnings not reported
University of North TexasPublic, 4-year · Denton, TX · Bachelor's, Master's, Graduate certificate
201 awards$40,972 median 4 years out
Texas Tech UniversityPublic, 4-year · Lubbock, TX · Bachelor's, Certificate
188 awards$50,279 median 4 years out
The New SchoolPrivate nonprofit, 4-year · New York, NY · Master's, Bachelor's, Graduate certificate · Fully online option reported
178 awards$81,832 median 4 years out
Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusPublic, 4-year · University Park, PA · Bachelor's
176 awards$66,876 median 4 years out
Ball State UniversityPublic, 4-year · Muncie, IN · Bachelor's, Master's, Graduate certificate · Fully online option reported
175 awards$47,737 median 4 years out
Texas State UniversityPublic, 4-year · San Marcos, TX · Bachelor's
175 awards$49,987 median 4 years out
California State University-Los AngelesPublic, 4-year · Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's
167 awards$39,867 median 4 years out
Washington State UniversityPublic, 4-year · Pullman, WA · Bachelor's, Certificate
164 awards$57,956 median 4 years out
Florida International UniversityPublic, 4-year · Miami, FL · Bachelor's
157 awardsProgram earnings not reported
University of Central FloridaPublic, 4-year · Orlando, FL · Master's, Bachelor's
154 awards$48,753 median 4 years out
Kennesaw State UniversityPublic, 4-year · Kennesaw, GA · Bachelor's, Graduate certificate · Fully online option reported
152 awards$47,723 median 4 years out
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188 of these programs have a published earnings figure. The rest are suppressed or not reported, usually because too few graduates were in the cohort to publish safely. A blank is not a low number.
Year, scope, and limits
- Cohort or year
- 2023-24 award year
- Scope
- Reported for this field of study
Awards conferred in this field and at this level during the award year.
Related work
Kinds of work this field leads toward
These occupations are commonly linked to CIP 09.07. Wages are national medians across everyone in the occupation, not just recent graduates of this field, and they are not a placement record. Many people in these jobs studied something else.
| Occupation | Group | Median wage | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | Management | $141,900 | 622,190 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | Computer and mathematical | $104,000 | 113,330 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | Educational instruction and library | $78,580 | 29,420 |
| Producers and Directors | Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media | $90,360 | 143,120 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media | $47,340 | 21,240 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media | $62,200 | 39,250 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media | $73,620 | 19,590 |
| Film and Video Editors | Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media | $75,420 | 25,610 |
Year, scope, and limits
- Cohort or year
- May 2025
- Scope
- Reported for this occupation, nationally
National median wage across all workers in the occupation, not only recent graduates of one field. Wages vary by state, industry, and experience. A wage at or above 239,200 dollars a year is published only as at or above that figure.
Nearby fields
Other fields in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Limits
What this page cannot tell you
- Awards conferred describe last year's graduates. A program can start, change, or close, so confirm the exact program, level, and start term with the college.
- Earnings vary by state, employer, and role. One median hides a wide spread.
- Program availability does not mean the program is offered every term or in your state.
- Nothing here is a chance of admission or a promise of a job.