Radio, TV & Digital Communication Master’s Degrees
There are 537 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 42.0% 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 (this page) | 4,445 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 98 |
Earnings of Radio, TV & Digital Communication Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication of $40,945 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Radio, TV & Digital Communication students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. About 74.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 806 |
| Women | 2,303 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 846 | 27.2% |
| Asian | 187 | 6.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 288 | 9.3% |
| Black or African American | 226 | 7.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 102 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 149 | 4.8% |
| International Students | 1,305 | 42.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 42.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Radio, TV & Digital Communication Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 649 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. Learn more about the most popular below:
Northwestern University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 675 master's degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 586 people received their master's 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.
Savannah College of Art and Design is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 466 master's degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 435 people received their master's degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 426 people received their master's degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. This school awarded 366 master's 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 is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 319 people received their master's degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. This school awarded 305 master's degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Towson University is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 305 master's 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.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 255 master's degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their master's 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 Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their master's 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 North Texas is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 201 master's 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.
Ball State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication. This school awarded 192 master's 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 is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 188 master's degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The New School is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master's 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.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 176 master's 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 State University is a popular choice for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their master's degree in Radio, TV & Digital Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 167 master's 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 master’s 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
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