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2023 Most Popular Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in the Plains States Region

52 Colleges
$34,064 Avg Salary
$35,532 Avg Student Debt

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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 52 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Radio, Television & Digital Communication program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Radio, Television & Digital Communication Colleges.

#1

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

Our analysis found University of Northern Iowa to be the most popular school for radio, television and digital communication students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . UNI is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Cedar Falls.

Digital Communication majors at UNI take out an average of $22,646 in student loans while working on their egree. 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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#2

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

Out of the 52 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kansas landed the # 2 spot on the list. KU is a very large public school located in the small city of Lawrence.

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The excellent programs at University of Central Missouri 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 . UCM is a fairly large public school located in the town of Warrensburg.

After completing their degree, digital communication graduates from UCM carry an average student debt load of $27,000.

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The excellent programs at University of Missouri - Columbia helped the school earn the #4 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 Columbia, Mizzou is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, digital communication graduates from Mizzou take out $19,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hawkeye Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in the Plains States Region list. Hawkeye Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Waterloo.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Northwestern - St Paul. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Digital Communication majors at Northwestern take out an average of $22,450 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Flint Hills Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular radio, television and digital communication programs. Located in the town of Emporia, Flint Hills Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

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#7

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO

Webster University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Radio, TV & Digital Communication Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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#9

Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN

With a ranking of #9, Ridgewater College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for radio, television and digital communication students. Located in the town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public college with a small student population.

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#10

Bethany Lutheran College

Mankato, MN

With a ranking of #10, Bethany Lutheran College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for radio, television and digital communication students. BLC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Mankato.

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Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Colleges by State

Explore the best radio, television and digital communication colleges 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

One of 5 majors within the area of study, radio, television and digital communication has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 33 schools only.

  • 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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