Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Communication & Journalism
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,574 | $31,878 to $35,062 | 10 | 20% |
| Associate's Degree | $36,536 | $35,444 to $37,560 | 11 | 55% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,942 | $43,608 to $56,772 | 166 | 98% |
| Master's Degree | $72,480 | $62,062 to $82,163 | 24 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +3% (2023 to 2033), about 144,300 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $133,560 | +4.5% | 106,700 |
| Producers and Directors | $82,510 | +4.9% | 12,800 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $98,540 | +7% | 9,100 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $57,500 | -3.9% | 4,100 |
| Film and Video Editors | $66,600 | +4% | 3,600 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $61,900 | +2.7% | 3,000 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.