2023 Best Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, radio, television and digital communication was ranked #61 in the country. In fact 17,669 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 16 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools in the Plains States Region
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Top 10 Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Kansas the best school in the Plains States Region for radio, television and digital communication students. KU is a very large public school located in the small city of Lawrence.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Drake University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in the Plains States Region list. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Des Moines.
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The excellent programs at St Catherine University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best radio, television and digital communication schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Saint Paul, St. Kate's is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - Columbia is a great place for radio, television and digital communication students. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Digital Communication majors at Mizzou take out an average of $19,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Northern Iowa. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in the Plains States Region list. UNI is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Cedar Falls.
The average amount in student loans that digital communication majors at UNI take out is $22,646. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $241.
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Simpson College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for radio, television and digital communication students. It came in at #6 on the list. Simpson College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Indianola.
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Augsburg University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Augsburg is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.
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Saint Ambrose University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. St. Ambrose University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Davenport.
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With a ranking of #9, Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well on this year’s best schools for radio, television and digital communication students. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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University of Northwestern - St Paul landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best radio, television and digital communication programs. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, digital communication majors at Northwestern accumulate an average of around $22,450 in student debt.
Request InformationBest Radio, Television & Digital Communication Colleges by State
Explore the best radio, television and digital communication schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 59 |
| Minnesota | 58 |
| Kansas | 47 |
| Iowa | 107 |
| North Dakota | 0 |
| South Dakota | 1 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Digital Communication
One of 5 majors within the area of study, radio, television and digital communication has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Digital Communication
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 66,787 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 21,099 |
| Journalism | 13,552 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 1,128 |
| Publishing | 336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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