Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

Bachelor's degree · Chicago State University · Chicago, IL

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$28,643Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$31,750Median federal debt
4Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Chicago State University earn a median of $28,643 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 $31,750, about 111% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Bradley University
Peoria
$32,742$27,000
North Central College
Naperville
$30,167$27,000
Western Illinois University
Macomb
$27,462$27,161
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago
$26,227$24,500
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale
$25,057$23,747
Northwestern University
Evanston
$24,611$15,000
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago
$24,191$23,400

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $28,643 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $31,750.

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