Michigan · Radio

Best colleges for Radio in Michigan

Ranked by graduate earnings

Michigan State University, Central Michigan University and Northern Michigan University award the most Radio degrees in Michigan: 56, 38 and 25 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 24 Michigan colleges offer Radio and award 307 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
24
offering CIP 09.07
States offered
50
with a program page
Degrees / yr
307
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$24,894
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
3
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,391
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
51%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Web and Digital Interface Designers
$89,020
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 3 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
1Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,2053859%—$27,000
2Wayne State University
Detroit Public · Bachelor's degree
$20,5262258%—$34,019
3Grand Valley State University
Allendale Public · Bachelor's degree Small program
$24,8941267%—$27,000

Colleges awarding the most Radio degrees in Michigan

Top 10 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)
1Michigan State University
East Lansing Public
56Not reported
2Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant Public
38$29,205
3Northern Michigan University
Marquette Public
25Not reported
4University of Michigan-Flint
Flint Public
22Not reported
5Wayne State University
Detroit Public
22$20,526
6Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti Public
19Not reported
7Northwood University
Midland Private not-for-profit
14Not reported
8Grand Valley State University
Allendale Public
12$24,894
9Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo Public
8Not reported
10Lawrence Technological University
Southfield Private not-for-profit
7Not reported
Show the other 14 Michigan colleges offering Radio
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Oakland Community CollegeAuburn HillsPublic43
Wayne County Community College DistrictDetroitPublic8
Alma CollegeAlmaPrivate not-for-profit5
Andrews UniversityBerrien SpringsPrivate not-for-profit4
Calvin UniversityGrand RapidsPrivate not-for-profit3
Concordia University Ann ArborAnn ArborPrivate not-for-profit3
Delta CollegeUniversity CenterPublic3
Cornerstone UniversityGrand RapidsPrivate not-for-profit3
Muskegon Community CollegeMuskegonPublic3
Spring Arbor UniversitySpring ArborPrivate not-for-profit3
Mid Michigan CollegeHarrisonPublic2
Oakland UniversityRochester HillsPublic2
Adrian CollegeAdrianPrivate not-for-profit1
Washtenaw Community CollegeAnn ArborPublic1

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 Michigan

Jobs in Michigan
1,750
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$89,020
median $81,010
Best-paying metro
$98,790
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Related careers

Producers and Directors
$79,620 avg · 2,310 jobs
Web and Digital Interface Designers
$89,020 avg · 1,750 jobs
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
$81,950 avg · 960 jobs
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
$69,110 avg · 650 jobs
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
$93,860 avg · 630 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Radio programs in Michigan.

Which Michigan colleges award the most Radio degrees?+

Michigan State University (56 graduates a year), Central Michigan University (38 graduates a year) and Northern Michigan University (25 graduates a year) award the most Radio degrees in Michigan, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 24 Michigan colleges offer Radio.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Central Michigan University tops the list at $29,205. 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 Michigan?+

The average annual wage for Web and Digital Interface Designers in Michigan is $89,020 (median $81,010), across about 1,750 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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