Kentucky · Radio

Best colleges for Radio in Kentucky

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University and Asbury University are the top bachelor's Radio programs in Kentucky by graduate earnings. University of Kentucky leads with median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary) of $28,215, College Scorecard. Asbury University, University of Kentucky and Western Kentucky University award the most Radio degrees in Kentucky: 39, 32 and 30 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 8 Kentucky colleges offer Radio and award 142 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
8
offering CIP 09.07
States offered
50
with a program page
Degrees / yr
142
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$25,880
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
5
College Scorecard
Median net price
$19,816
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
55%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Web and Digital Interface Designers
$83,370
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 5 bachelor's programs, 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
1University of Kentucky
Lexington Public · Bachelor's degree
$28,2153271%—$24,897
2Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond Public · Bachelor's degree
$25,8802150%—$25,500
3Asbury University
Wilmore Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$25,8793965%$19,816$24,289
4Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green Public · Bachelor's degree
$21,3773056%—$28,794
5Murray State University
Murray Public · Bachelor's degree Small program
$28,041861%——

Colleges awarding the most Radio degrees in Kentucky

Top 8 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, 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)
1Asbury University
Wilmore Private not-for-profit
39$25,879
2University of Kentucky
Lexington Public
32$28,215
3Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green Public
30$21,377
4Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond Public
21$25,880
5Murray State University
Murray Public
8$28,041
6Bellarmine University
Louisville Private not-for-profit
7Not reported
7Campbellsville University
Campbellsville Private not-for-profit
3Not reported
8Kentucky State University
Frankfort Public
2Not 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 Kentucky

Jobs in Kentucky
590
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$83,370
median $77,000
Best-paying metro
$85,570
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Radio programs in Kentucky.

Which Kentucky colleges award the most Radio degrees?+

Asbury University (39 graduates a year), University of Kentucky (32 graduates a year) and Western Kentucky University (30 graduates a year) award the most Radio degrees in Kentucky, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 8 Kentucky colleges offer Radio.

What is the best college for Radio in Kentucky?+

By graduate earnings, University of Kentucky leads among bachelor's Radio programs in Kentucky, with median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary) of $28,215, College Scorecard. Eastern Kentucky University and Asbury University follow. By degrees awarded, Asbury University is the largest, with 39 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25).

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Kentucky tops the list at $28,215. 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 Kentucky?+

The average annual wage for Web and Digital Interface Designers in Kentucky is $83,370 (median $77,000), across about 590 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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