Radio, TV & Digital Communication at Grand Valley State University
If you are interested in studying Radio, TV & Digital Communication, you may want to check out the program at Grand Valley State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 20 radio, tv & digital communication graduations were recorded at Grand Valley State University.
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Online Class Availability at Grand Valley State University
Online coursework is an option at Grand Valley State University. Of 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Radio, TV & Digital Communication Rankings at Grand Valley State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Grand Valley State University’s Radio, TV & Digital Communication program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #5 of 8 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #148 of 263 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #179 of 266 |
Earnings for Radio, TV & Digital Communication Graduates from Grand Valley State University
Those who finish Grand Valley State University’s Radio, TV & Digital Communication program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,921 |
| 2 years | $30,891 |
| 3 years | $32,930 |
| 4 years | $42,808 |
| 5 years | $46,682 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates from Grand Valley State University earn a median of $42,808, compared with $57,127 for all Grand Valley State University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates from Grand Valley State University stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates at Grand Valley State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates at Grand Valley State University are 40% women (8) and 60% men (12).
Radio, TV & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Program at Grand Valley State University
Of the 20 bachelor’s radio, tv & digital communication graduates at Grand Valley State University, 40% were women (8) and 60% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Radio, TV & Digital Communication bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Radio, TV & Digital Communication bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University, below 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 Grand Valley State University
This Radio, TV & Digital Communication program at Grand Valley State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Media Arts | 20 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Radio, TV & Digital Communication Graduates
Graduates of the Radio, TV & Digital Communication program at Grand Valley State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.