Bachelor's-1% vs national median1,235 grads tracked
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at University of Alabama
Ranked 29th of 75 bachelor's programs in Radio, Television, and Digital Communication by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$34,991
middle 50%: $25,546 – $45,582
Median · 5 years out
$54,210
middle 50%: $40,147 – $72,120
Median · 10 years out
$69,154
middle 50%: $50,362 – $96,219
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Digital Communication majors see a $35k median starting salary. Long-term median earnings reach $69k.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
7.8 yrs
≈ $9,403 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of South Carolina - Columbia
$55,823 · 5 yrs out
Texas State University
$55,032 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$54,629 · 5 yrs out
University of Houston
$54,470 · 5 yrs out
University of Maine
$54,333 · 5 yrs out
Sam Houston State University
$54,276 · 5 yrs out
University of Oregon
$54,191 · 5 yrs out
Weber State University
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
Liberty University
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
Stephen F Austin State University
$52,860 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$52,322 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Oswego (SUNY Oswego)
$51,997 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of Alabama
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$153,932 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$141,017 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$141,017 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$122,177 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$120,518 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$114,494 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$110,564 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$108,063 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$108,063 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,250 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$104,753 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$104,648 · 5 yrs out
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