Compare 33 Radio and Television. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $37,463.
The highest-earning Radio and Television program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $23K earnings gap across 33 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Miami University-Oxford's Radio and Television program leads with graduates earning $59,993—significantly above the $37,463 average across all programs. University of Cincinnati follows at $50,809, while North Central College reaches $49,783. This variation demonstrates how program strength matters more than overall institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Miami University-Oxford graduates borrow $23,000 and face just an 8.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. That means loan payments take a manageable bite out of their post-grad income, making strong outcomes genuinely affordable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $59,993 | 206 | $23,000 | Good | $34,512 | Challenging |
| #2 | $50,809 | 88 | $21,250 | Good | $23,602 | Challenging | |
| #3 | North Central CollegePrivate | $49,783 | 23 | $24,500 | Manageable | $30,000 | High |
| #4 | Northwestern UniversityPrivate | $47,162 | 102 | $15,000 | Good | $26,966 | High |
| #5 | $45,940 | 95 | $20,000 | Good | $17,205 | Challenging | |
| #6 | Valparaiso UniversityPrivate | $43,145 | 10 | $26,942 | Manageable | $28,500 | High |
| #7 | $42,808 | 30 | $24,500 | Manageable | $26,392 | High | |
| #8 | $41,265 | 103 | $27,000 | Challenging | $23,103 | High | |
| #9 | $41,203 | 155 | $21,056 | Manageable | $23,508 | High | |
| #10 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $40,496 | 220 | $23,250 | Manageable | $20,800 | High |
| #11 | Evangel UniversityPrivate | $39,462 | 20 | $24,736 | Challenging | $20,473 | High |
| #12 | $38,987 | 80 | $24,500 | Challenging | $21,394 | High | |
| #13 | Columbia College ChicagoPrivate | $38,875 | 63 | $25,000 | Challenging | $55,700 | High |
| #14 | $38,717 | 56 | $19,691 | Manageable | $17,670 | High | |
| #15 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $38,706 | 18 | $21,250 | Challenging | $16,378 | High |
| #16 | $38,262 | 28 | $24,000 | Challenging | $16,900 | High | |
| #17 | $37,801 | 28 | $25,251 | Challenging | $20,764 | High | |
| #18 | $37,433 | 42 | $21,000 | Challenging | $14,000 | High | |
| #19 | Bradley UniversityPrivate | $37,415 | 25 | $27,000 | Challenging | $41,405 | High |
| #20 | Cedarville UniversityPrivate | $37,230 | 17 | $20,937 | Challenging | $37,422 | High |
| #21 | $37,165 | 6 | $21,325 | Challenging | $28,694 | High | |
| #22 | Baker CollegePrivate | $35,802 | 7 | $25,000 | High | $9,540 | High |
| #23 | $35,648 | 51 | $21,543 | Challenging | $19,500 | High | |
| #24 | $35,163 | 37 | $21,500 | Challenging | $13,500 | High | |
| #25 | $34,810 | 43 | $23,250 | High | $22,000 | 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.
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