Compare 9 Radio and Television. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $38,031.
The highest-earning Radio and Television program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $35K earnings gap across 9 programs in Pennsylvania, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Lebanon Valley College's Radio and Television program leads with graduates earning $57,115—50% above the state average of $38,031. Temple University follows at $45,329, while Point Park University rounds out the top three at $39,930. The variation proves program evaluation beats school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Lebanon Valley College graduates borrow $27,000 and face just a 10.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. That translates to manageable monthly payments that barely impact their post-graduation budget.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lebanon Valley CollegePrivate | $57,115 | 20 | $27,000 | Good | $42,888 | High |
| #2 | Temple UniversityPublic | $45,329 | 233 | $24,395 | Manageable | $36,495 | High |
| #3 | Point Park UniversityPrivate | $39,930 | 21 | $27,000 | Challenging | $24,041 | High |
| #4 | $39,030 | 184 | $25,000 | Challenging | $38,368 | High | |
| #5 | $37,394 | 48 | $26,000 | Challenging | $26,389 | High | |
| #6 | University Of Valley ForgePrivate | $36,790 | 17 | $27,000 | High | $25,868 | High |
| #7 | Marywood UniversityPrivate | $35,954 | 7 | $26,186 | High | $30,588 | High |
| #8 | Messiah UniversityPrivate | $28,960 | 13 | $25,621 | High | $37,908 | High |
| #9 | Lincoln UniversityPublic | $21,781 | 45 | $28,250 | High | $25,309 | 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 →
