Best Colleges for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication graduates enter a rapidly evolving media landscape where storytelling meets technology. With an average starting salary of $30,432, graduates often begin in entry-level production, broadcasting, or content creation roles before advancing to higher-paying positions in management, directing, or specialized technical areas.

When evaluating programs among the 145 schools offering this major, students should prioritize hands-on learning opportunities through campus media outlets, internship partnerships with local stations or production companies, and access to current industry-standard equipment. Strong programs also emphasize both traditional broadcasting skills and emerging digital platforms, preparing students for careers spanning podcasting, streaming services, social media production, and traditional television and radio. Faculty with active industry connections prove invaluable for networking and job placement.

Schools Ranked

$42,130

Avg. Program Earnings

72.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, New York	$63,005	83.2%	private-nonprofit
2	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, Georgia	$58,673	92.3%	public
3	New York University New York, New York	$49,019	88.5%	private-nonprofit
4	University of Baltimore Baltimore, Maryland	$45,852	46.7%	public
5	Miami University-Oxford Oxford, Ohio	$45,696	81.8%	public
6	Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, Georgia	$44,817	70.5%	private-nonprofit
7	St. John Fisher University Rochester, New York	$42,908	74.4%	private-nonprofit
8	Lebanon Valley College Annville, Pennsylvania	$41,565	72.5%	private-nonprofit
9	University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut	$41,205	83.8%	public
10	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, Connecticut	$41,205	59.5%	public
11	University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, Connecticut	$41,205	56.7%	public
12	University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, Connecticut	$41,205	56.9%	public
13	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, Connecticut	$41,205	65.4%	public
14	Saint Edward's University Austin, Texas	$41,193	64.2%	private-nonprofit
15	The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, Texas	$39,729	70.8%	public
16	Hofstra University Hempstead, New York	$39,467	67.1%	private-nonprofit
17	Clarkson University Potsdam, New York	$39,369	73.6%	private-nonprofit
18	Pepperdine University Malibu, California	$38,289	84.7%	private-nonprofit
19	University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, South Carolina	$37,748	77.7%	public
20	Valparaiso University Valparaiso, Indiana	$37,208	67.0%	private-nonprofit
21	Webster University Saint Louis, Missouri	$37,208	61.1%	private-nonprofit
22	University of Miami Coral Gables, Florida	$36,992	84.2%	private-nonprofit
23	University of Georgia Athens, Georgia	$36,668	87.2%	public
24	Marywood University Scranton, Pennsylvania	$35,954	72.5%	private-nonprofit
25	Ithaca College Ithaca, New York	$35,877	74.1%	private-nonprofit