Arkansas · Radio

Best colleges for Radio in Arkansas

Ranked by graduate earnings

Arkansas State University, University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College and University of Arkansas award the most Radio degrees and certificates in Arkansas: 62, 25 and 4 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 5 Arkansas colleges offer Radio and award 96 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Radio, Television, and Digital Communication program focuses on the principles and practices of media communication across various platforms. This program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in broadcasting,…

Institutions
5
offering CIP 09.07
States offered
50
with a program page
Degrees / yr
96
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$31,324
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$19,423
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
55%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Web and Digital Interface Designers
—
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Arkansas State University
Jonesboro Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,3246255%—$22,937

Colleges awarding the most Radio degrees in Arkansas

Top 5 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Arkansas State University
Jonesboro Public
62$31,324
2University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock Public
25Not reported
3University of Arkansas
Fayetteville Public
4Not reported
4North Arkansas College
Harrison Public
4Not reported
5Harding University
Searcy Private not-for-profit
1Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+7.0%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~9,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$98,090
typically Bachelor's degree

What Web and Digital Interface Designers earn in Arkansas

Jobs in Arkansas
—
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
—
annual
Best-paying metro
$69,150
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Related careers

Producers and Directors
$44,440 avg · 700 jobs
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
$35,340 avg · 300 jobs
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
$40,310 avg · 260 jobs
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
$64,670 avg · 140 jobs
Film and Video Editors
$50,790 avg · 80 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Radio programs in Arkansas.

Which Arkansas colleges award the most Radio degrees?+

Arkansas State University (62 graduates a year), University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College (25 graduates a year) and University of Arkansas (4 graduates a year) award the most Radio degrees and certificates in Arkansas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 5 Arkansas colleges offer Radio.

Which Radio program in Arkansas has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Arkansas State University tops the list at $31,324. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Radio program?+

The Radio, Television, and Digital Communication program focuses on the principles and practices of media communication across various platforms. This program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in broadcasting,…

What is the job outlook for Web and Digital Interface Designers?+

The national job outlook is about +7.0% growth with around 9,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

Explore every U.S. college in one conversation

Clema turns plain-language questions into sourced answers across every U.S. institution — earnings, aid, acceptance, graduation, safety, and athletics from IPEDS, College Scorecard, and 10+ federal datasets, built in.

Free for teams up to 3 · No credit card