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Associate-13% vs national median50 grads tracked

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Ridgewater College

Ranked 17th of 20 associate programs in Radio, Television, and Digital Communication by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$28,507
middle 50%: $22,731 – $35,298
Median · 5 years out
$35,757
middle 50%: $26,493 – $49,855
Median · 10 years out
$40,342
middle 50%: $22,731 – $54,757

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Ridgewater College's associate program in Radio, Television, and Digital Communication earn a median $28,507 one year after graduating, rising to $40,342 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 13% below the national median of $41,244 for this field, ranking 17th of 20 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
12.3 yrs
≈ $14,770 total interest

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