Compare 135 Radio and Television. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $41,189. Top programs: $77,892+.
The highest-earning Radio and Television program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $26K earnings gap across 135 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Georgia Institute of Technology's Radio and Television program leads with graduates earning $77,892, well above the field average of $41,189. Rochester Institute of Technology follows at $71,549, while New York University rounds out the top three at $65,523—proving that program excellence emerges from diverse institutional contexts.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Georgia Tech graduates borrow $21,672 and face just a 5.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Rochester Institute achieves similar affordability with a 7.5% burden, showing that top Radio and Television programs can deliver both strong outcomes and manageable debt.
Highest program earnings: $77,892
Strong outcomes with 71% acceptance
5.4% payment burden | Excellent
14.6% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $77,892 | 43 | $21,672 | Excellent | $32,216 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $71,549 | 42 | $26,778 | Excellent | $35,625 | Challenging | |
| #3 | New York UniversityPrivate | $65,523 | 440 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | High |
| #4 | $63,005 | 7 | $23,750 | Good | $52,241 | High | |
| #5 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $59,993 | 206 | $23,000 | Good | $34,512 | Challenging |
| #6 | St Bonaventure UniversityPrivate | $58,312 | 27 | $26,000 | Good | $36,756 | High |
| #7 | Lebanon Valley CollegePrivate | $57,115 | 20 | $27,000 | Good | $42,888 | High |
| #8 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $56,942 | 120 | $23,621 | Good | $56,149 | High |
| #9 | $56,719 | 82 | $22,000 | Good | $24,693 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $56,232 | 315 | $25,148 | Good | $99,784 | High | |
| #11 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $55,339 | 129 | $26,000 | Good | $39,841 | High |
| #12 | $54,935 | 77 | $21,500 | Good | $35,324 | High | |
| #13 | Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | $54,713 | 28 | $22,750 | Good | $40,003 | High |
| #14 | Saint Edward's UniversityPrivate | $54,624 | 13 | $24,803 | Good | $28,135 | Challenging |
| #15 | $53,684 | 30 | $18,000 | Excellent | $21,495 | Challenging | |
| #16 | $52,237 | 190 | $15,371 | Excellent | $19,732 | Manageable | |
| #17 | $52,202 | 367 | $20,000 | Good | $29,387 | Challenging | |
| #18 | University Of MainePublic | $52,133 | 27 | $25,000 | Good | $21,900 | Challenging |
| #19 | Cuny City CollegePublic | $51,870 | 13 | $11,990 | Excellent | $17,460 | Manageable |
| #20 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $51,806 | 111 | $18,500 | Good | $20,855 | Challenging |
| #21 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $51,602 | 196 | $23,250 | Good | $39,000 | High |
| #22 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $51,262 | 229 | $18,000 | Good | $17,000 | Manageable |
| #23 | Ithaca CollegePrivate | $50,940 | 147 | $24,000 | Good | $53,476 | High |
| #24 | $50,809 | 88 | $21,250 | Good | $23,602 | Challenging | |
| #25 | University Of FloridaPublic | $49,796 | 189 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
