Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Western Kentucky University graduates in radio, television, and digital communication earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Kentucky University Compares for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
All 158 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 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $99,915 | $103,432 | #1 | $76,507 |
| 2 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $91,222 | $86,824 | #5 | $71,549 |
| 3 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $84,366 | $80,299 | #7 | $45,931 |
| 4 | Miami University-Hamilton Hamilton, OH | $82,411 | $87,945 | #2 | $50,938 |
| 5 | Miami University-Middletown Middletown, OH | $82,411 | $87,945 | #3 | $50,938 |
| 6 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $82,411 | $87,945 | #4 | $50,938 |
| 7 | New York University New York, NY | $77,109 | $73,392 | #8 | $47,666 |
| 8 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $72,068 | $68,594 | #10 | — |
| 9 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $70,815 | $67,401 | #14 | $37,556 |
| 10 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $69,082 | $83,818 | #6 | $41,247 |
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| 136 | Bradley University Peoria, IL | $42,006 | $41,271 | #141 | $32,742 |
| 137 | Rogers State University Claremore, OK | $41,994 | $47,149 | #110 | $38,684 |
| 138 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $41,900 | $44,714 | #129 | $26,398 |
| 139 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $41,791 | $47,320 | #106 | $21,377 |
| 140 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $41,630 | $44,425 | #131 | $30,089 |
| 141 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $41,368 | $46,841 | #112 | $25,880 |
| 142 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $40,972 | $41,657 | #139 | $26,773 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Kentucky University radio, television, and digital communication graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,377 one year after graduating and $41,791 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Kentucky University rank for radio, television, and digital communication?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for radio, television, and digital communication graduates, Western Kentucky University ranks #139 by median pay four years after graduation, and #106 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is radio, television, and digital communication at Western Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for radio, television, and digital communication ($50,497), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,044.
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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.