Radio, TV & Digital Communication at Columbia College Chicago
If you plan to study Radio, TV & Digital Communication, consider the program at Columbia College Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Columbia College Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 35 radio, tv & digital communication degrees were granted at Columbia College Chicago.
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Online Class Availability at Columbia College Chicago
Online coursework is an option at Columbia College Chicago. Of 5,570 students, 37 (1%) studied exclusively online and 1,869 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Radio, TV & Digital Communication Rankings at Columbia College Chicago
These rankings give you a sense of how Columbia College Chicago’s Radio, TV & Digital Communication program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #7 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #10 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #31 of 41 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #35 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #206 of 263 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #230 of 266 |
Earnings for Radio, TV & Digital Communication Graduates from Columbia College Chicago
Those who finish Columbia College Chicago’s Radio, TV & Digital Communication program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,840 |
| 2 years | $27,222 |
| 3 years | $35,652 |
| 4 years | $38,875 |
| 5 years | $44,985 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates from Columbia College Chicago take home a median $38,875, compared with $38,749 for all Columbia College Chicago graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates from Columbia College Chicago comes in at $25,420.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates at Columbia College Chicago, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates at Columbia College Chicago are 63% women (22) and 37% men (13).
Radio, TV & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Program at Columbia College Chicago
Of the 35 bachelor’s radio, tv & digital communication degrees awarded at Columbia College Chicago, 63% were women (22) and 37% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Radio, TV & Digital Communication bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia College Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 60% of Radio, TV & Digital Communication bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia College Chicago, above the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Radio, TV & Digital Communication Concentrations at Columbia College Chicago
The Radio, TV & Digital Communication program at Columbia College Chicago breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio & Television | 22 |
| Media Arts | 13 |
Best-Paid Careers for Radio, TV & Digital Communication Graduates
Graduates of the Radio, TV & Digital Communication program at Columbia College Chicago go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
| Producers and Directors | $90,515 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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