Colorado · Radio

Best colleges for Radio in Colorado

Ranked by graduate earnings

Colorado Media School, University of Colorado Boulder and Aims Community College award the most Radio degrees and certificates in Colorado: 82, 80 and 38 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 10 Colorado colleges offer Radio and award 262 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
10
offering CIP 09.07
States offered
50
with a program page
Degrees / yr
262
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$18,896
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$30,942
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
45%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Web and Digital Interface Designers
$107,680
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
1Colorado Media School
Denver Private for-profit · Certificate
$18,8968271%$30,942$9,500

Colleges awarding the most Radio degrees in Colorado

Top 9 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)
1Colorado Media School
Denver Private for-profit
82$18,896
2University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder Public
80Not reported
3Aims Community College
Greeley Public
38Not reported
4Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver Public
24Not reported
5Fort Lewis College
Durango Public
13Not reported
6University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Public
6Not reported
7Pueblo Community College
Pueblo Public
4Not reported
8Colorado Christian University
Lakewood Private not-for-profit
3Not reported
9Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood Public
1Not reported
Show the other 1 Colorado colleges offering Radio
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Colorado Mountain CollegeGlenwood SpringsPublic11

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 Colorado

Jobs in Colorado
3,250
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$107,680
median $95,880
Best-paying metro
$144,360
Boulder, CO

Related careers

Web and Digital Interface Designers
$107,680 avg · 3,250 jobs
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$86,150 avg · 1,960 jobs
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$68,760 avg · 590 jobs
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
$77,030 avg · 560 jobs
Film and Video Editors
$88,300 avg · 380 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Radio programs in Colorado.

Which Colorado colleges award the most Radio degrees?+

Colorado Media School (82 graduates a year), University of Colorado Boulder (80 graduates a year) and Aims Community College (38 graduates a year) award the most Radio degrees and certificates in Colorado, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 10 Colorado colleges offer Radio.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Colorado Media School tops the list at $18,896. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Web and Digital Interface Designers earn in Colorado?+

The average annual wage for Web and Digital Interface Designers in Colorado is $107,680 (median $95,880), across about 3,250 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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.

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