Radio, TV & Digital Communication at University of Mississippi
If you plan to study Radio, TV & Digital Communication, take a look at what University of Mississippi. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Mississippi is located in University, MS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 319 radio, tv & digital communication degrees were granted at University of Mississippi.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Mississippi
Online coursework is an option at University of Mississippi. Of 26,449 students, 1,904 (7%) studied exclusively online and 14,512 (55%) took at least some classes online.
Radio, TV & Digital Communication Rankings at University of Mississippi
Rankings can help you compare University of Mississippi’s Radio, TV & Digital Communication program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 46 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 266 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #64 of 263 |
Earnings for Radio, TV & Digital Communication Graduates from University of Mississippi
Those who finish University of Mississippi’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 | $38,748 |
| 2 years | $34,348 |
| 3 years | $48,878 |
| 4 years | $52,202 |
| 5 years | $60,816 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates from University of Mississippi earn a median of $52,202, compared with $63,600 for all University of Mississippi graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates from University of Mississippi is $21,521.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates at University of Mississippi, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates at University of Mississippi are 82% women (262) and 18% men (57).
Radio, TV & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Program at University of Mississippi
Of the 319 bachelor’s radio, tv & digital communication degrees awarded at University of Mississippi, 82% were women (262) and 18% were men (57).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Radio, TV & Digital Communication bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Mississippi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 280 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 17 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
Minority students account for 12% of Radio, TV & Digital Communication bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Mississippi, 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 Mississippi
This Radio, TV & Digital Communication program at University of Mississippi includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Media Arts | 319 |
Best-Paid Careers for Radio, TV & Digital Communication Graduates
Students who finish Radio, TV & Digital Communication program at University of Mississippi go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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.