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Bachelor's-30% vs national median92 grads tracked

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Western Carolina University

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

Median · 1 year out
$25,751
middle 50%: $19,620 – $33,162
Median · 5 years out
$38,325
middle 50%: $29,377 – $52,322
Median · 10 years out
$49,855
middle 50%: $41,695 – $65,986

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 Western Carolina University's bachelor's program in Radio, Television, and Digital Communication earn a median $25,751 one year after graduating, rising to $49,855 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 30% below the national median of $54,629 for this field, ranking 75th 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.

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
11.1 yrs
≈ $13,906 total interest

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