Radio, TV & Digital Communication at University of Akron Main Campus
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University of Akron Main Campus is located in Akron, OH.
During the most recent reporting year, 31 radio, tv & digital communication graduations were recorded at University of Akron Main Campus.
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Studying Online at University of Akron Main Campus
Many students take online classes at University of Akron Main Campus. Among 13,332 students, 1,951 (15%) studied exclusively online and 5,794 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Radio, TV & Digital Communication Rankings at University of Akron Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Akron Main Campus’s Radio, TV & Digital Communication program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #2 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #8 of 13 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #29 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #129 of 263 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #219 of 266 |
Earnings for Radio, TV & Digital Communication Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus
Students who complete University of Akron Main Campus’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 | $26,623 |
| 2 years | $28,381 |
| 3 years | $34,692 |
| 4 years | $34,810 |
| 5 years | $37,905 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates from University of Akron Main Campus report median earnings of $34,810, compared with $55,692 for all University of Akron Main Campus graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates from University of Akron Main Campus comes in at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates at University of Akron Main Campus are 55% women (17) and 45% men (14).
Radio, TV & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus
Of the 31 bachelor’s radio, tv & digital communication degrees awarded at University of Akron Main Campus, 55% were women (17) and 45% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Radio, TV & Digital Communication bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 32% of Radio, TV & Digital Communication bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus, 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 University of Akron Main Campus
The Radio, TV & Digital Communication program at University of Akron Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio & Television | 31 |
Top-Paying Careers for Radio, TV & Digital Communication Graduates
Those who complete Radio, TV & Digital Communication program at University of Akron Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying 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.