Cheapest Radio Colleges in North Carolina

North Carolina's most affordable Radio, Television, and Digital Communication programs show a dramatic cost spectrum, from Western Carolina University's $12,579 net price to Elon University's $41,048. Public universities dominate the budget-friendly options, with UNC Chapel Hill offering top-tier education for just $12,983 despite its 17% acceptance rate. The state's Research Triangle tech corridor and Charlotte's media market create strong job prospects for graduates, though median earnings range from $18,771 to $28,236.

Programs

$12,579 – $41,048

Net Price Range

$23,504

Avg. Program Earnings

71.2%

Avg. Graduation Rate

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Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Western Carolina University Cullowhee, North Carolina	$12,579	$4,532	59.1%	84.8%
2	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, North Carolina	$12,983	$8,989	92.1%	17.1%
3	Appalachian State University Boone, North Carolina	$16,487	$7,541	73.1%	83.1%
4	Davidson College Davidson, North Carolina	$18,127	$60,300	91.9%	17.0%
5	William Peace University Raleigh, North Carolina	$21,728	$33,150	44.3%	63.2%
6	Campbell University Buies Creek, North Carolina	$23,991	$40,410	55.9%	88.6%
7	High Point University High Point, North Carolina	$40,721	$44,208	70.0%	78.9%
8	Elon University Elon, North Carolina	$41,048	$44,536	83.0%	74.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes UNC Chapel Hill such a standout value for media studies?

UNC Chapel Hill combines elite academics with affordability at $12,983 net cost and a 92.10% graduation rate. Despite accepting only 17% of applicants, it ranks as the second-cheapest option in the state while maintaining top-tier academic standards.

How much can graduation rates vary among affordable programs?

Graduation rates span from 44.30% at William Peace University to 92.10% at UNC Chapel Hill among the more affordable options. Western Carolina University, the cheapest at $12,579, maintains a solid 59.10% graduation rate.

Where do graduates typically earn the highest starting salaries?

Appalachian State University graduates report the highest median earnings at $28,236, despite the program costing just $16,487 net. This represents a 50% higher salary than Western Carolina's $18,771 median, showing location and program strength matter significantly.

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