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Bachelor's-10% vs national median591 grads tracked

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at University of Northern Iowa

Ranked 46th of 75 bachelor's programs in Radio, Television, and Digital Communication by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$34,812
middle 50%: $26,645 – $44,101
Median · 5 years out
$49,399
middle 50%: $38,669 – $62,757
Median · 10 years out
$62,643
middle 50%: $46,717 – $81,843

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

Graduates of University of Northern Iowa's bachelor's program in Radio, Television, and Digital Communication earn a median $34,812 one year after graduating, rising to $62,643 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 10% below the national median of $54,629 for this field, ranking 46th of 75 reporting programs.

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.

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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
8.4 yrs
≈ $10,041 total interest

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