Bachelor’s Degrees in Radio, Television & Digital Communication
Education Levels of Digital Communication Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 10,971 people earned their bachelor's degree in digital communication. This earns it the #45 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in digital communication at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 10,971 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,951 |
| Associate Degree | 1,554 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,415 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,194 |
| Graduate Certificate | 115 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 57 |
Earnings of Digital Communication Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in digital communication is $30,036. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $26,494 and the high is $33,821.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in digital communication is $30,755. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $44,098 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,006.
The median monthly payment of a digital communication graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $366.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in digital communication. About 55.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,867 |
| Women | 6,104 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of digital communication bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 599 |
| Black or African American | 1,091 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,203 |
| White | 5,644 |
| International Students | 666 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 768 |
Most Popular Digital Communication Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 352 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in digital communication. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
California State University - Northridge tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for digital communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 427 people received their bachelor's degree in digital communication from CSUN. About 47% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in digital communication at California State University - Northridge make a median salary of 30,036.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for digital communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 368 people received their bachelor's degree in digital communication from NYU. Of these students, 84% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in digital communication at New York University make a median salary of 30,036.
University of Mississippi comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in digital communication. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 368 people received their bachelor's degree in digital communication from Ole Miss. About 77% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Ole Miss graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,036.
Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in digital communication. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,085 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 346 people received their bachelor's degree in digital communication from SCAD. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Savannah College of Art and Design digital communication graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,036.
Towson University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in digital communication. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 317 people received their bachelor's degree in digital communication from Towson. Of these students, 56% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in digital communication at Towson University make a median salary of 30,036.
The 6th most popular school in the country for digital communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 307 people received their bachelor's degree in digital communication from UT Austin. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. The University of Texas at Austin digital communication graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,036.
The 7th most popular school in the country for digital communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Northwestern University. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 263 people received their bachelor's degree in digital communication from Northwestern. Of these students, 68% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in digital communication at Northwestern University make a median salary of 30,036.
Ball State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in digital communication. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,922 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 237 people received their bachelor's degree in digital communication from Ball State. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Data shows that Ball State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,036.
The 9th most popular school in the country for digital communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their bachelor's degree in digital communication from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 68% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Arizona State University - Skysong digital communication graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,036.
Temple University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in digital communication. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their bachelor's degree in digital communication from Temple. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Data shows that Temple graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,036.
The 11th most popular school in the country for digital communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their bachelor's degree in digital communication from Boston U. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Boston University digital communication graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,036.
Florida State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in digital communication. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 218 people received their bachelor's degree in digital communication from Florida State. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Data shows that Florida State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,036.
University of North Texas is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in digital communication. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 218 people received their bachelor's degree in digital communication from UNT. About 42% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in digital communication at University of North Texas make a median salary of 30,036.
The 14th most popular school in the country for digital communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas State University. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their bachelor's degree in digital communication from Texas State. Of these students, 52% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in digital communication at Texas State University make a median salary of 30,036.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in digital communication. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their bachelor's degree in digital communication from Penn State University Park. About 42% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,036.
California State University - Fullerton comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in digital communication. Each year, around 42,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their bachelor's degree in digital communication from Cal State Fullerton. Of these students, 41% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California State University - Fullerton digital communication graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,036.
The 17th most popular school in the country for digital communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is San Francisco State University. Each year, around 27,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 184 people received their bachelor's degree in digital communication from SFSU. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Data shows that SFSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,036.
University of Florida comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in digital communication. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their bachelor's degree in digital communication from UF. About 61% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Florida digital communication graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,036.
California State University - Los Angeles comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in digital communication. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their bachelor's degree in digital communication from Cal State LA. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Data shows that Cal State LA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,036.
Miami University - Oxford comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in digital communication. Roughly 18,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,052 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their bachelor's degree in digital communication from Miami University - Oxford. Of these students, 59% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in digital communication at Miami University - Oxford make a median salary of 30,036.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to digital communication that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 44,674 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 15,715 |
| Journalism | 10,026 |
| Publishing | 104 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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