Compare 19 Radio and Television. programs in New York. Average earnings: $47,866.
Radio and Television programs produce graduates earning between $21,781 and $71,549—a $50K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 19 ranked programs in New York, outcomes vary dramatically based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Rochester Institute of Technology's Radio and Television program leads with graduates earning $71,549—well above the state average of $47,866. New York University follows at $65,523, while Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute rounds out the top three at $63,005. These results show specialized programs outperforming based on their own merit.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. CUNY City College graduates borrow $11,990 and face just a 5.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. At Rochester Institute of Technology, students borrow $26,778 with a 7.5% burden—still excellent, proving top programs can remain affordable.
Highest program earnings: $71,549
Strong outcomes ($71,549) with 71% acceptance
5.6% payment burden | Excellent
15.0% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $71,549 | 42 | $26,778 | Excellent | $35,625 | Challenging | |
| #2 | New York UniversityPrivate | $65,523 | 440 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | High |
| #3 | $63,005 | 7 | $23,750 | Good | $52,241 | High | |
| #4 | St Bonaventure UniversityPrivate | $58,312 | 27 | $26,000 | Good | $36,756 | High |
| #5 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $56,942 | 120 | $23,621 | Good | $56,149 | High |
| #6 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $55,339 | 129 | $26,000 | Good | $39,841 | High |
| #7 | Cuny City CollegePublic | $51,870 | 13 | $11,990 | Excellent | $17,460 | Manageable |
| #8 | Ithaca CollegePrivate | $50,940 | 147 | $24,000 | Good | $53,476 | High |
| #9 | $47,537 | 19 | $23,334 | Manageable | $39,731 | High | |
| #10 | $46,695 | 77 | $21,196 | Manageable | $19,010 | Challenging | |
| #11 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $45,931 | 65 | $24,300 | Manageable | $37,095 | High |
| #12 | $45,474 | 109 | $18,750 | Good | $23,871 | High | |
| #13 | Canisius UniversityPrivate | $45,146 | 18 | $24,250 | Manageable | $23,720 | High |
| #14 | $41,333 | 145 | $20,880 | Manageable | $19,416 | High | |
| #15 | Cuny Brooklyn CollegePublic | $41,211 | 58 | $11,000 | Good | $17,273 | Challenging |
| #16 | Suny At FredoniaPublic | $35,206 | 36 | $24,250 | High | $17,580 | High |
| #17 | The New SchoolPrivate | $35,060 | 60 | $22,266 | Challenging | $57,040 | High |
| #18 | Hilbert CollegePrivate | $30,604 | 6 | $24,750 | High | $24,746 | High |
| #19 | $21,781 | 7 | $21,028 | High | $12,951 | 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 →
