Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Western Carolina University graduates in radio, television, and digital communication earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Carolina 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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| 120 | Anderson University Anderson, SC | $44,648 | $49,508 | #93 | — |
| 121 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $44,333 | $50,198 | #90 | $28,215 |
| 122 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $44,197 | $47,415 | #105 | $34,685 |
| 123 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $43,954 | $47,169 | #108 | $19,125 |
| 124 | University of Valley Forge Phoenixville, PA | $43,724 | $44,468 | #130 | $28,751 |
| 125 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $43,570 | $46,496 | #116 | $28,719 |
| 126 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $43,485 | $39,569 | #145 | $22,487 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Carolina University radio, television, and digital communication graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,125 one year after graduating and $43,954 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Carolina University rank for radio, television, and digital communication?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for radio, television, and digital communication graduates, Western Carolina University ranks #123 by median pay four years after graduation, and #108 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is radio, television, and digital communication at Western Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for radio, television, and digital communication ($50,497), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.