Maryland · Radio

Best colleges for Radio in Maryland

Ranked by graduate earnings

Towson University, Maryland Institute College of Art and Stevenson University award the most Radio degrees and certificates in Maryland: 246, 85 and 19 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 7 Maryland colleges offer Radio and award 386 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
7
offering CIP 09.07
States offered
50
with a program page
Degrees / yr
386
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$22,997
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$26,585
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
56%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Web and Digital Interface Designers
$103,650
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 2 institutions, 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
1Towson University
Towson Public · Bachelor's degree
$22,99724669%—$22,024
2University of Baltimore
Baltimore Public · Bachelor's degree Small program
$33,788738%—$28,750

Colleges awarding the most Radio degrees in Maryland

Top 7 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)
1Towson University
Towson Public
246$22,997
2Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore Private not-for-profit
85Not reported
3Stevenson University
Owings Mills Private not-for-profit
19Not reported
4Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore Private not-for-profit
16Not reported
5University of Baltimore
Baltimore Public
7$33,788
6College of Southern Maryland
La Plata Public
7Not reported
7University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne Public
6Not 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 Maryland

Jobs in Maryland
1,310
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$103,650
median $96,760
Best-paying metro
$102,850
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Related careers

Producers and Directors
$90,950 avg · 1,610 jobs
Web and Digital Interface Designers
$103,650 avg · 1,310 jobs
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
$77,570 avg · 580 jobs
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
$95,370 avg · 440 jobs
Media and Communication Workers, All Other
$65,570 avg · 350 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Radio programs in Maryland.

Which Maryland colleges award the most Radio degrees?+

Towson University (246 graduates a year), Maryland Institute College of Art (85 graduates a year) and Stevenson University (19 graduates a year) award the most Radio degrees and certificates in Maryland, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 7 Maryland colleges offer Radio.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Towson University tops the list at $22,997. 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 Maryland?+

The average annual wage for Web and Digital Interface Designers in Maryland is $103,650 (median $96,760), across about 1,310 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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