Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Bachelor's degree · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Troy, NY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$73,497Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
2Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $73,497. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,497 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,717–$70,128).
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester | $71,549 | $27,000 |
| New York University New York | $47,666 | $21,500 |
| Fordham University Bronx | $45,931 | $22,250 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $37,556 | $26,406 |
| The New School New York | $32,169 | $21,875 |
| Ithaca College Ithaca | $30,355 | $23,375 |
| State University of New York at Oswego Oswego | $30,241 | $20,500 |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh | $28,559 | $23,375 |
| Hofstra University Hempstead | $27,797 | $24,873 |
| St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure | $27,714 | $25,750 |
| Canisius University Buffalo | $25,154 | $20,250 |
| SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia | $24,791 | $26,000 |
| State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz | $23,551 | $19,332 |
| CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn | $22,947 | $10,588 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Radio, Television, and Digital Communication graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute make?
The median salary is $73,497 and $73,497 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.