Radio & TV Broadcasting Associate Degrees
There are 85 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about50% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.6% of Radio & TV Broadcasting graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Radio & TV Broadcasting Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,515 degrees were awarded toRadio & TV Broadcasting majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Radio & TV Broadcasting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 155 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 498 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 460 |
| Master’s Degree | 402 |
Earnings of Radio & TV Broadcasting Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting of $28,273 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 | $20,139 |
| 4 years | $28,273 |
| 5 years | $32,523 |
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 Broadcasting students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Radio & TV Broadcasting. About 68.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 339 |
| Women | 159 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Radio & TV Broadcasting graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 237 | 47.6% |
| Asian | 16 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 113 | 22.7% |
| Black or African American | 79 | 15.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 15 | 3.0% |
| International Students | 13 | 2.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Radio & TV Broadcasting Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 105 colleges that offer a associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting. Learn more about the most popular below:
Full Sail University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Radio & TV Broadcasting majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Radio & TV Broadcasting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chattahoochee Technical College is a popular choice for Radio & TV Broadcasting majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 86 associate degrees in Radio & TV Broadcasting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bowie State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Radio & TV Broadcasting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tarrant County College District comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Radio & TV Broadcasting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for Radio & TV Broadcasting majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tri-County Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Radio & TV Broadcasting. This school awarded 58 associate degrees in Radio & TV Broadcasting 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 Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a popular choice for Radio & TV Broadcasting majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 58 associate degrees in Radio & TV Broadcasting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Radio & TV Broadcasting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Trident Technical College is a popular choice for Radio & TV Broadcasting majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 47 associate degrees in Radio & TV Broadcasting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Radio & TV Broadcasting. This school awarded 38 associate degrees in Radio & TV Broadcasting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Passaic County Community College is a popular choice for Radio & TV Broadcasting majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Radio & TV Broadcasting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Alabama A & M University is a popular choice for Radio & TV Broadcasting majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hollywood Cultural College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Radio & TV Broadcasting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New England Institute of Technology comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Radio & TV Broadcasting. This school awarded 27 associate degrees in Radio & TV Broadcasting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ferris State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Radio & TV Broadcasting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College is a popular choice for Radio & TV Broadcasting majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northampton County Area Community College is a popular choice for Radio & TV Broadcasting majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gaston College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Radio & TV Broadcasting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Radio & TV Broadcasting that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | 3,658 |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician | 1,287 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other | 684 |
| Voice Writing Technology/Technician | 25 |
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.