Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Parkland College
Champaign, IL · Associate's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Parkland College graduates in radio, television, and digital communication earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Parkland College Compares for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
All 11 colleges reporting radio, television, and digital communication earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baker College Owosso, MI | $39,242 | $41,376 | #1 | $24,167 |
| 2 | Southern Maine Community College South Portland, ME | $38,045 | $40,432 | #2 | $29,853 |
| 3 | San Antonio College San Antonio, TX | $37,871 | $38,504 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $37,248 | $37,870 | #5 | $26,951 |
| 5 | Connecticut State Community College Hartford, CT | $37,102 | $33,404 | #11 | — |
| 6 | Hillsborough Community College Tampa, FL | $36,536 | $38,888 | #3 | — |
| 7 | Parkland College Champaign, IL | $36,353 | $35,717 | #7 | — |
| 8 | SUNY Broome Community College Binghamton, NY | $35,516 | $33,804 | #9 | $20,705 |
| 9 | Orange County Community College Middletown, NY | $35,373 | $33,668 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Hawkeye Community College Waterloo, IA | $34,419 | $36,205 | #6 | — |
Other Majors at Parkland College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $70,208 | $51,093 | #27 of 176 |
| Engineering | $66,550 | — | #46 of 53 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $58,878 | $55,060 | #424 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $58,824 | $47,133 | #166 of 237 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,314 | — | #124 of 547 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $49,181 | $26,547 | #49 of 85 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $42,261 | $36,872 | #322 of 476 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,885 | $26,912 | #626 of 947 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $38,567 | $39,246 | #92 of 124 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Parkland College radio, television, and digital communication graduates make?
Graduates earn $36,353 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Parkland College rank for radio, television, and digital communication?
Among 11 colleges reporting earnings for radio, television, and digital communication graduates, Parkland College ranks #7 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is radio, television, and digital communication at Parkland College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for radio, television, and digital communication ($36,074).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.