Cheapest Radio Colleges in Georgia

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication programs in Georgia show a dramatic cost spread from $10,785 at University of North Georgia to $45,450 at Savannah College of Art and Design. Georgia Tech graduates earn $58,673 annually despite the program costing just $13,289 net price. The state's growing film industry, centered in Atlanta with major studios and production companies, creates strong demand for media professionals across traditional broadcast and digital platforms.

Programs

$10,785 – $45,450

Net Price Range

$38,977

Avg. Program Earnings

58.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of North Georgia Dahlonega, Georgia	$10,785	$5,009	36.8%	69.6%
2	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, Georgia	$13,289	$11,764	92.3%	17.1%
3	University of Georgia Athens, Georgia	$13,816	$11,180	87.2%	42.6%
4	Georgia Southern University Statesboro, Georgia	$16,531	$5,905	52.1%	88.9%
5	Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, Georgia	$16,972	$5,786	48.1%	67.9%
6	Reinhardt University Waleska, Georgia	$27,769	$28,420	35.6%	62.3%
7	Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, Georgia	$35,115	$26,446	47.8%	56.3%
8	Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, Georgia	$45,450	$40,595	70.5%	81.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge earnings gap between Georgia schools?

Georgia Tech graduates earn $58,673 compared to $24,730 at Clark Atlanta University, reflecting different career paths and industry connections. Tech-focused programs often lead to higher-paying digital media and engineering roles, while traditional communication programs may funnel into entry-level broadcast positions.

How does the HOPE Scholarship affect program costs?

Georgia residents with a 3.0 GPA receive HOPE Scholarship funding that covers tuition at public colleges. This brings in-state costs down to $5,009 at University of North Georgia and $5,786 at Kennesaw State, making public options significantly cheaper than private alternatives.

Does graduation rate correlate with program cost?

Not consistently across Georgia programs. Georgia Tech has the highest graduation rate at 92.3% with moderate costs, while expensive Savannah College of Art and Design graduates 70.5% of students. University of North Georgia, the cheapest option, graduates just 36.8% of enrolled students.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.