Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

Bachelor's degree · Pepperdine University · Malibu, CA

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$23,182Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,432Median earnings 4 years after
$59,382Median earnings 5 years after
$21,125Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Pepperdine University earn a median of $23,182 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,497 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,717–$70,128). Median debt is $21,125, about 91% of first-year earnings.

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California State University-Dominguez Hills
Carson
$36,517$12,969
University of La Verne
La Verne
$33,773—
Biola University
La Mirada
$29,388$21,500
San Francisco State University
San Francisco
$28,753$17,500
California State University-Northridge
Northridge
$27,278$14,244
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$25,988$15,000
Academy of Art University
San Francisco
$25,425$23,473
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$24,650$16,500
California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside
$24,496$15,250
San Diego State University
San Diego
$22,487$15,332
California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$22,133$16,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Radio, Television, and Digital Communication graduates from Pepperdine University make?

The median salary is $23,182 one year after graduation and $59,382 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,125.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.