Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

Bachelor's degree · Appalachian State University · Boone, NC

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$23,532Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,235Median earnings 4 years after
$44,173Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
53Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Appalachian State University earn a median of $23,532 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 $21,500, about 91% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Elon University
Elon
$33,894$19,500
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
$19,125$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $23,532 one year after graduation and $44,173 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

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