Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

Bachelor's degree · Southern Illinois University-Carbondale · Carbondale, IL

CIP 09.07

$25,057Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,113Median earnings 4 years after
$38,390Median earnings 5 years after
$23,747Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $25,057 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 $23,747, about 95% of first-year earnings.

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
Chicago State University
Chicago
$28,643$31,750
Western Illinois University
Macomb
$27,462$27,161
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago
$26,227$24,500
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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale make?

The median salary is $25,057 one year after graduation and $38,390 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,747.

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