Washington · Radio

Best colleges for Radio in Washington

Ranked by graduate earnings

Washington State University, University of Washington-Seattle Campus and Seattle University award the most Radio degrees in Washington: 171, 112 and 16 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 6 Washington colleges offer Radio and award 317 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
6
offering CIP 09.07
States offered
50
with a program page
Degrees / yr
317
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$32,808
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
3
College Scorecard
Median net price
$31,900
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
63%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Web and Digital Interface Designers
$134,700
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
1Washington State University
Pullman Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,41617160%—$20,700
2Seattle University
Seattle Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program
$33,8211676%$31,900$18,250
3Central Washington University
Ellensburg Public · Bachelor's degree Small program
$32,808654%—$22,975

Colleges awarding the most Radio degrees in Washington

Top 6 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)
1Washington State University
Pullman Public
171$32,416
2University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle Public
112Not reported
3Seattle University
Seattle Private not-for-profit
16$33,821
4The Evergreen State College
Olympia Public
11Not reported
5Central Washington University
Ellensburg Public
6$32,808
6Walla Walla University
College Place Private not-for-profit
1Not 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 Washington

Jobs in Washington
11,580
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$134,700
median $130,480
Best-paying metro
$138,080
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Related careers

Web and Digital Interface Designers
$134,700 avg · 11,580 jobs
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$69,180 avg · 620 jobs
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Radio programs in Washington.

Which Washington colleges award the most Radio degrees?+

Washington State University (171 graduates a year), University of Washington-Seattle Campus (112 graduates a year) and Seattle University (16 graduates a year) award the most Radio degrees in Washington, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 6 Washington colleges offer Radio.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Washington State University tops the list at $32,416. 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 Washington?+

The average annual wage for Web and Digital Interface Designers in Washington is $134,700 (median $130,480), across about 11,580 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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