Compare 49 Radio and Television. programs in the South. Average earnings: $40,432.
The highest-earning Radio and Television program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $37K earnings gap across 49 programs in the South, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Georgia Tech's Radio and Television program leads with graduates earning $77,892—nearly double the $40,432 average across all programs. Savannah College of Art and Design follows at $56,232, while Saint Edward's University rounds out the top three at $54,624, proving that specialized programs can compete regardless of overall school rankings.
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. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.28.
Highest program earnings: $77,892
Strong outcomes ($56,232) with 84% 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 | $56,232 | 315 | $25,148 | Good | $99,784 | High | |
| #3 | Saint Edward's UniversityPrivate | $54,624 | 13 | $24,803 | Good | $28,135 | Challenging |
| #4 | $53,684 | 30 | $18,000 | Excellent | $21,495 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $52,202 | 367 | $20,000 | Good | $29,387 | Challenging | |
| #6 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $51,806 | 111 | $18,500 | Good | $20,855 | Challenging |
| #7 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $51,262 | 229 | $18,000 | Good | $17,000 | Manageable |
| #8 | University Of FloridaPublic | $49,796 | 189 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Challenging |
| #9 | Dallas Baptist UniversityPrivate | $46,798 | 14 | $21,591 | Manageable | $19,836 | High |
| #10 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $46,487 | 56 | $23,000 | Manageable | $50,786 | High |
| #11 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $46,447 | 46 | $21,500 | Manageable | $54,925 | High |
| #12 | $46,216 | 315 | $20,500 | Good | $26,632 | High | |
| #13 | Asbury UniversityPrivate | $45,589 | 42 | $24,028 | Manageable | $21,858 | High |
| #14 | $44,406 | 52 | $21,500 | Manageable | $31,393 | High | |
| #15 | $44,365 | 117 | $22,750 | Manageable | $48,666 | High | |
| #16 | $43,424 | 26 | $17,622 | Good | $18,946 | High | |
| #17 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $42,286 | 193 | $21,000 | Manageable | $22,500 | High |
| #18 | $42,066 | 63 | $20,231 | Manageable | $21,919 | High | |
| #19 | $41,107 | 86 | $17,804 | Manageable | $32,258 | High | |
| #20 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $40,553 | 99 | $21,500 | Manageable | $23,443 | High |
| #21 | Murray State UniversityPublic | $40,203 | 12 | $20,500 | Manageable | $18,465 | High |
| #22 | $40,123 | 77 | $18,190 | Manageable | $16,036 | High | |
| #23 | $40,098 | 18 | $22,095 | Manageable | $18,310 | High | |
| #24 | Rogers State UniversityPublic | $38,684 | 18 | $20,500 | Manageable | $13,245 | High |
| #25 | Southeastern UniversityPrivate | $38,260 | 31 | $21,500 | Challenging | $22,632 | 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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