Compare 5 Radio and Television. programs in Indiana. Average earnings: $38,177.
With top graduates earning $45,940, Radio and Television stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $7K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Indiana University-Indianapolis leads with Radio and Television graduates earning $45,940, well above the $38,177 average across Indiana's 5 programs. Valparaiso University follows at $43,145, while Ball State's larger program (220 graduates) delivers $40,496—demonstrating that program outcomes vary independently of school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates borrow $20,000 and face just an 11.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. When parent loans are included, IU-Indianapolis still leads with a 23.3% family burden, though all programs require careful financial planning.
Highest program earnings: $45,940
Strong outcomes with 81% acceptance rate
11.7% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
23.3% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $45,940 | 95 | $20,000 | Good | $17,205 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Valparaiso UniversityPrivate | $43,145 | 10 | $26,942 | Manageable | $28,500 | High |
| #3 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $40,496 | 220 | $23,250 | Manageable | $20,800 | High |
| #4 | $31,115 | 13 | $20,105 | High | $13,626 | High | |
| #5 | $30,190 | 13 | $21,355 | High | $12,486 | High |
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 →
