2026 Best Radio Television Digital Communication Schools
Looking for the best Radio Television Digital Communication programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 649 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor analyzed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Radio Television Digital Communication Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best Radio Television Digital Communication programs schools in the United States. Located in Atlanta, GA, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,058, with out-of-state students paying around $34,484. Graduates carry a median of $28,350 in student loans. Get the full Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus report
The strong Radio Television Digital Communication programs at University Of Washington Seattle Campus earned it the #2 place in the United States. Based in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. University Of Washington Seattle Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. Students from in state pay about $12,973 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. The median Radio Television Digital Communication program debt is $16,481. Read more about University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Out of the 649 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #3 spot. Based in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. See the full University Of Wisconsin Madison profile
You'll be in good company at Northwestern University, which ranked #4 this year. Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit school based in Evanston, IL. About 95% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,322. The median Radio Television Digital Communication program debt is $15,500. See the full Northwestern University profile
Out of the 649 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Lebanon Valley College landed the #5 spot. Lebanon Valley College is a private not-for-profit school based in Annville, PA. About 65% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $52,080. Typical Radio Television Digital Communication student debt is $27,000. Read more about Lebanon Valley College
The Ohio Media School Columbus landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Based in Columbus, OH, The Ohio Media School Columbus is a private for-profit institution. Typical Radio Television Digital Communication student debt is $9,500. Get the full The Ohio Media School Columbus report
Ohio Media School Valley View placed #7 among Radio Television Digital Communication schools in the United States. Based in Valley View, OH, Ohio Media School Valley View is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete their Radio Television Digital Communication program here. Read the full report on Ohio Media School Valley View
Colorado Media School came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Colorado Media School is a private for-profit school based in Denver, CO. Typical Radio Television Digital Communication student debt is $9,500. More on Colorado Media School
Miami University Oxford came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Based in Oxford, OH, Miami University Oxford is a public institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $17,519 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,965. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete their Radio Television Digital Communication program here. See the full Miami University Oxford profile
University Of Kansas did well this year, earning the #10 position. University Of Kansas is a public school based in Lawrence, KS. About 69% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,102, compared with $30,432 for out-of-state students. Typical Radio Television Digital Communication student debt is $23,608. Read the full report on University Of Kansas
University Of Florida came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Based in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. Typical Radio Television Digital Communication student debt is $17,916. See the full University Of Florida profile
Northwood University Michigan landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Midland, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. In-state tuition and fees average $34,400. Typical Radio Television Digital Communication student debt is $25,344. See the full Northwood University Michigan profile
University Of Maryland College Park landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Based in College Park, MD, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. University Of Maryland College Park Radio Television Digital Communication students take on a median of $20,836 in debt. More on University Of Maryland College Park
New York University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. New York University is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $62,796. Graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. More on New York University
University Of California Santa Barbara came in at #15 in this year's ranking. University Of California Santa Barbara is a public school based in Santa Barbara, CA. University Of California Santa Barbara graduates 83% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,444 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $47,332. The median Radio Television Digital Communication program debt is $15,501. More on University Of California Santa Barbara
Drake University placed #16 among Radio Television Digital Communication schools in the United States. Drake University is a private not-for-profit school based in Des Moines, IA. Drake University graduates 73% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,960. Drake University Radio Television Digital Communication students take on a median of $22,273 in debt. Get the full Drake University report
Illinois Media School Chicago Campus placed #17 among Radio Television Digital Communication schools in the United States. Set in Chicago, IL, Illinois Media School Chicago Campus is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Read more about Illinois Media School Chicago Campus
Illinois Media School did well this year, earning the #18 position. Based in Chicago, IL, Illinois Media School is a private for-profit institution. Illinois Media School Radio Television Digital Communication students take on a median of $9,500 in debt. Read more about Illinois Media School
University Of Colorado Boulder placed #19 among Radio Television Digital Communication schools in the United States. Located in Boulder, CO, University Of Colorado Boulder is a public institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,214, compared with $42,970 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,373 to complete their Radio Television Digital Communication program here. Read more about University Of Colorado Boulder
Elon University did well this year, earning the #20 position. Located in Elon, NC, Elon University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $46,958. Elon University Radio Television Digital Communication students take on a median of $22,196 in debt. More on Elon University
Texas A And M University College Station placed #21 among Radio Television Digital Communication schools in the United States. Located in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Texas A And M University College Station posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Texas A And M University College Station Radio Television Digital Communication students take on a median of $18,500 in debt. More on Texas A And M University College Station
University Of Mississippi Main Campus landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in University, MS. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,772, with out-of-state students paying around $28,600. Graduates carry a median of $21,521 in student loans. See the full University Of Mississippi Main Campus profile
St Catherine University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Radio Television Digital Communication schools. Based in Saint Paul, MN, St Catherine University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,428. Typical Radio Television Digital Communication student debt is $29,883. Read more about St Catherine University
University Of California Davis ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Radio Television Digital Communication schools. University Of California Davis is a public school based in Davis, CA. About 86% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,804, while out-of-state students pay about $47,692. University Of California Davis Radio Television Digital Communication students take on a median of $14,404 in debt. See the full University Of California Davis profile
Seattle University landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Seattle, WA. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,721. Seattle University Radio Television Digital Communication students take on a median of $18,250 in debt. See the full Seattle University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Radio Television Digital Communication Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Savannah College Of Art And Design placed #26 among Radio Television Digital Communication schools in the United States. Located in Savannah, GA, Savannah College Of Art And Design is a private not-for-profit institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,630. The median Radio Television Digital Communication program debt is $27,000. Read more about Savannah College Of Art And Design
University Of Southern California ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Radio Television Digital Communication schools. Based in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $71,647. University Of Southern California Radio Television Digital Communication students take on a median of $15,625 in debt. More on University Of Southern California
The University Of Texas At Austin ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Radio Television Digital Communication schools. Based in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. Graduates carry a median of $23,044 in student loans. Get the full The University Of Texas At Austin report
University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Set in Columbia, MO, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates 75% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $14,837, with out-of-state students paying around $36,056. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete their Radio Television Digital Communication program here. See the full University Of Missouri Columbia profile
Syracuse University landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Located in Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,528. Typical Radio Television Digital Communication student debt is $27,000. More on Syracuse University
Ithaca College placed #32 among Radio Television Digital Communication schools in the United States. Located in Ithaca, NY, Ithaca College is a private not-for-profit institution. Ithaca College posts a six-year graduation rate of 76%. Students from in state pay about $52,616 in tuition and fees. The median Radio Television Digital Communication program debt is $23,921. More on Ithaca College
University Of California Berkeley came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Located in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. University Of California Berkeley posts a six-year graduation rate of 93%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,377, compared with $47,265 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,238 to complete their Radio Television Digital Communication program here. Read the full report on University Of California Berkeley
University Of Florida Online landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Set in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida Online is a public institution. University Of Florida Online graduates 75% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $3,876, while out-of-state students pay about $16,579. Students borrow a median of $17,916 to complete their Radio Television Digital Communication program here. More on University Of Florida Online
University Of Northern Iowa landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Cedar Falls, IA. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,936, with out-of-state students paying around $21,712. The median Radio Television Digital Communication program debt is $19,604. More on University Of Northern Iowa
Loyola University Baltimore did well this year, earning the #36 position. Set in Baltimore, MD, Loyola University Baltimore is a private not-for-profit institution. Loyola University Baltimore posts a six-year graduation rate of 79%. In-state tuition and fees average $57,150. The median Radio Television Digital Communication program debt is $27,000. Get the full Loyola University Baltimore report
Simpson College landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Based in Indianola, IA, Simpson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Simpson College graduates 63% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $47,656 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,816 to complete their Radio Television Digital Communication program here. See the full Simpson College profile
Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Based in New Brunswick, NJ, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $17,929 in tuition and fees, compared with $37,441 for out-of-state students. The median Radio Television Digital Communication program debt is $25,120. More on Rutgers University New Brunswick
Fordham University did well this year, earning the #40 position. Located in Bronx, NY, Fordham University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,470. Fordham University Radio Television Digital Communication students take on a median of $23,230 in debt. Read more about Fordham University
Austin Community College District placed #41 among Radio Television Digital Communication schools in the United States. This public school is set in Austin, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $2,550, with out-of-state students paying around $10,590. The median Radio Television Digital Communication program debt is $12,000. More on Austin Community College District
Boston University landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Located in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. Boston University posts a six-year graduation rate of 89%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,102. Typical Radio Television Digital Communication student debt is $23,750. Read the full report on Boston University
Capital University landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Based in Columbus, OH, Capital University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $43,234. Graduates carry a median of $28,269 in student loans. Get the full Capital University report
School Of Visual Arts came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Located in New York, NY, School Of Visual Arts is a private for-profit institution. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,400. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Radio Television Digital Communication program here. More on School Of Visual Arts
Arizona State University Skysong did well this year, earning the #45 position. Arizona State University Skysong is a public school based in Scottsdale, AZ. In-state tuition and fees average $11,627, while out-of-state students pay about $13,925. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Radio Television Digital Communication program here. See the full Arizona State University Skysong profile
Bradley University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Radio Television Digital Communication schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Peoria, IL. Bradley University posts a six-year graduation rate of 76%. In-state tuition and fees average $42,160. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Radio Television Digital Communication program here. Read the full report on Bradley University
Michigan State University did well this year, earning the #47 position. Set in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. Michigan State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 81%. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Students borrow a median of $25,213 to complete their Radio Television Digital Communication program here. See the full Michigan State University profile
Florida State University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Radio Television Digital Communication schools. Florida State University is a public school based in Tallahassee, FL. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,517, while out-of-state students pay about $21,683. Graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Get the full Florida State University report
Texas Christian University came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit school based in Fort Worth, TX. Texas Christian University posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,740. Typical Radio Television Digital Communication student debt is $22,500. See the full Texas Christian University profile
Arizona State University came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Located in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. Arizona State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full Arizona State University profile
Bellarmine University did well this year, earning the #51 position. Located in Louisville, KY, Bellarmine University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $48,770. Students borrow a median of $26,766 to complete their Radio Television Digital Communication program here. See the full Bellarmine University profile
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #52 in this year's ranking. Set in Chapel Hill, NC, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a public institution. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. Students from in state pay about $8,994 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,203. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill Radio Television Digital Communication students take on a median of $15,117 in debt. Get the full University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill report
Best Radio Television Digital Communication Schools by Degree Level
Compare rankings by degree level:
- Best Radio Television Digital Communication Certificate Degree Schools
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- Best Radio Television Digital Communication Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Radio Television Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Radio Television Digital Communication Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Radio Television Digital Communication Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Radio Television Digital Communication Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 649 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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