Radio, TV & Digital Communication Associate Degrees
There are 537 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. This degree is more popular with male students, and about63% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.5% of Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Radio, TV & Digital Communication Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 17,813 degrees were awarded toRadio, TV & Digital Communication majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Radio, TV & Digital Communication at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 839 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,620 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 10,772 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,445 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 98 |
Earnings of Radio, TV & Digital Communication Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication of $40,945 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,213 |
| 4 years | $40,945 |
| 5 years | $47,545 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 59.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 967 |
| Women | 653 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 561 | 34.6% |
| Asian | 125 | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 642 | 39.6% |
| Black or African American | 109 | 6.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 95 | 5.9% |
| Race Unknown | 31 | 1.9% |
| International Students | 40 | 2.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Radio, TV & Digital Communication Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 649 colleges that offer a associate degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Radio, TV & Digital Communication students seeking a associate degree is Northwestern University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 675 people received their associate degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 586 people received their associate degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 466 people received their associate degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 435 people received their associate degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 426 associate degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 366 associate degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mississippi comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. This school awarded 319 associate degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 305 people received their associate degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Towson University is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 305 people received their associate degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. This school awarded 255 associate degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their associate degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 209 associate degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 207 associate degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 201 people received their associate degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ball State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. This school awarded 192 associate degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. This school awarded 188 associate degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The New School comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their associate degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their associate degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their associate degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 167 associate degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Radio, TV & Digital Communication Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 11,282 |
| Radio and Television | 5,653 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 878 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Radio, TV & Digital Communication that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 55,210 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 19,636 |
| Journalism | 11,334 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 1,080 |
| Publishing | 340 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
