Best institutions to study Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Any instructional program in radio, television, and digital communications not listed above.
35 U.S. institutions graduated 876 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 09.0799, a specialization of Radio (CIP 09.07).
About Radio, Television, and Digital Communication programs
Any instructional program in radio, television, and digital communications not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Radio program, officially titled Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other, is designed for students interested in the dynamic field of communication. This program encompasses a range of instructional content related to radio, television, and digital media, providing a comprehensive foundation for aspiring media professionals.
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Students in the Radio program will engage in coursework that covers various aspects of media production, broadcasting techniques, and digital communication strategies. This curriculum equips them with essential skills for navigating the evolving landscape of media.
Credentials awarded
What Radio, Television, and Digital Communication graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Bachelor's degree772 graduates / yr · 25 institutions88%
- Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year84 graduates / yr · 9 institutions9.6%
- Associate's degree20 graduates / yr · 3 institutions2.3%
Graduates over time
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1,124 |
| 2013 | 1,280 |
| 2014 | 1,475 |
| 2015 | 862 |
| 2016 | 1,076 |
| 2017 | 1,189 |
| 2018 | 1,109 |
| 2019 | 946 |
| 2020 | 1,023 |
| 2021 | 1,005 |
| 2022 | 1,088 |
| 2023 | 891 |
| 2024 | 853 |
| 2025 | 876 |
Top 35 institutions for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field earnings* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Towson University Towson, MDPublicBachelor's | 105 | 69% | — | $22,997 |
| 2 | Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 92 | 49% | $36,717 | $21,413 |
| 3 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FLPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 81 | 84% | $26,589 | $35,263 |
| 4 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, ALPublicBachelor's | 74 | 73% | — | $31,911 |
| 5 | University of Cincinnati - Main Campus Cincinnati, OHPublicBachelor's | 58 | 75% | — | $28,719 |
| 6 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TXPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 43 | 86% | $25,823 | $38,678 |
| 7 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 41 | 69% | $27,376 | $38,230 |
| 8 | University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras San Juan, PRPublicBachelor's | 41 | 50% | — | — |
| 9 | Asbury University Wilmore, KYPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 38 | 65% | $19,816 | $25,879 |
| 10 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MIPublicBachelor's | 37 | 59% | — | $29,205 |
| 11 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NYPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 30 | 69% | $34,539 | $27,797 |
| 12 | University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PAPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 29 | 85% | — | — |
| 13 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, ARPublicBachelor'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 27 | 55% | — | $31,324 |
| 14 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IAPublicBachelor's | 22 | 68% | — | $36,324 |
| 15 | Illinois Media School Chicago, ILPrivate for-profitAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 16 | 80% | $30,188 | $18,740 |
| 16 | Rogers State University Claremore, OKPublicBachelor's | 14 | 29% | — | $38,684 |
| 17 | Luzerne County Community College Nanticoke, PAPublicAssociate's | 13 | 23% | — | — |
| 18 | Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TXPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 13 | 57% | $29,227 | $33,619 |
| 19 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, ILPublicBachelor's | 12 | 47% | — | — |
| 20 | Ohio Media School - Valley View Valley View, OHPrivate for-profitAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 12 | 66% | $26,225 | $18,896 |
| 21 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NCPublicBachelor's | 10 | 60% | — | $19,125 |
| 22 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CTPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 9 | 54% | $28,311 | — |
| 23 | Universidad del Sagrado Corazon Santurce, PRPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 8 | 52% | $15,525 | $13,436 |
| 24 | Ohio Media School - Columbus Columbus, OHPrivate for-profitAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 8 | 61% | $26,341 | $18,896 |
| 25 | Ohio Media School - Cincinnati Norwood, OHPrivate for-profitAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 7 | 65% | $25,812 | $15,006 |
| 26 | Miami Media School Doral, FLPrivate for-profitAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 7 | 65% | $31,195 | $15,006 |
| 27 | The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 6 | 68% | $30,641 | — |
| 28 | Southeastern University Lakeland, FLPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 5 | 43% | $29,915 | $38,260 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Johnstown, PAPublicAssociate's | 5 | 38% | — | — |
| 30 | Westminster College New Wilmington, PAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 3 | 65% | $19,686 | — |
| 31 | Champlain College Burlington, VTPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 3 | 65% | $32,531 | — |
| 32 | Mid Michigan College Harrison, MIPublicAssociate's | 2 | 28% | — | — |
| 33 | William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJPublicBachelor'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 2 | 44% | — | — |
| 34 | Colorado Media School Denver, COPrivate for-profitAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 2 | 71% | $30,942 | $18,896 |
| 35 | Louisiana Christian University Pineville, LAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 1 | 44% | $16,971 | — |
* Median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Radio field (CIP 09.07) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 22 states & territories
Where Radio, Television, and Digital Communication graduates come from. Each state links to all Radio programs offered there.
Other Radio specializations
The 2 other 6-digit CIP codes under Radio (CIP 09.07).
Common questions
What degrees can I earn in the Radio program?+
You can earn a Bachelor's degree, an Associate's degree, or an Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year.
How many colleges offer the Radio program?+
There are 35 colleges in the U.S. that offer the Radio program.
How many students graduate from the Radio program each year?+
Approximately 876 students graduate from the Radio program annually.
What is the focus of the Radio program?+
The program focuses on radio, television, and digital communication, preparing students for various media careers.
What is the CIP code for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication?+
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication is CIP 09.0799 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Radio (CIP 09.07). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in radio, television, and digital communications not listed above.
How many institutions offer Radio, Television, and Digital Communication programs?+
35 U.S. institutions reported Radio, Television, and Digital Communication graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 22 states & territories, awarding 876 credentials in the year. That is 4.6% of all Radio graduates.
About the data on this page
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Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
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