Radio, TV & Digital Communication Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in Radio, TV & Digital Communication is offered at 537 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.2% of Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Radio, TV & Digital Communication Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 17,813 people earned theirRadio, 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 | 1,620 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 10,772 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,445 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 98 |
Earnings of Radio, TV & Digital Communication Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Radio, TV & Digital Communication of $40,945 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 graduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. About 76.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 27 |
| Women | 86 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 58.4% |
| Asian | 6 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 11.5% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 3.5% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 5.3% |
| International Students | 7 | 6.2% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Radio, TV & Digital Communication Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 649 colleges that offer a graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate is Northwestern University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 675 people received their graduate certificate in Radio, TV & Digital Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 586 people received their graduate certificate in Radio, TV & Digital Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. This school awarded 466 graduate certificates in Radio, TV & Digital Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Radio, TV & Digital Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 435 people received their graduate certificate 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 comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 426 people received their graduate certificate in Radio, TV & Digital Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Radio, TV & Digital Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 366 people received their graduate certificate in Radio, TV & Digital Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Radio, TV & Digital Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mississippi is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 319 people received their graduate certificate in Radio, TV & Digital Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Radio, TV & Digital Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. This school awarded 305 graduate certificates 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.
Towson University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 305 people received their graduate certificate in Radio, TV & Digital Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Radio, TV & Digital Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. This school awarded 255 graduate certificates 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 is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 209 graduate certificates in Radio, TV & Digital Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Radio, TV & Digital Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. This school awarded 209 graduate certificates in Radio, TV & Digital Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their graduate certificate in Radio, TV & Digital Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. This school awarded 201 graduate certificates 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.
Ball State University is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 192 people received their graduate certificate in Radio, TV & Digital Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Radio, TV & Digital Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. This school awarded 188 graduate certificates 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 New School comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their graduate certificate 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.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their graduate certificate 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 comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. This school awarded 175 graduate certificates 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.
California State University-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 167 graduate certificates 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 Focus Areas
| 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 graduate certificates.
| 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.
