Bachelor's-20% vs national median266 grads tracked
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at University of Texas at El Paso
Ranked 68th of 75 bachelor's programs in Radio, Television, and Digital Communication by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$30,690
middle 50%: $22,843 – $40,711
Median · 5 years out
$43,647
middle 50%: $33,548 – $55,346
Median · 10 years out
$59,353
middle 50%: $38,967 – $74,015
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
Year-one median salaries for Radio, TV, and Digital Communication majors at UTEP are $31k. Earnings reach $44k by year five and $59k by year ten.
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
9.4 yrs
≈ $11,546 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of Montana (The)
$45,525 · 5 yrs out
West Texas A&M University
$45,365 · 5 yrs out
Western Illinois University
$45,355 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Missouri
$45,056 · 5 yrs out
Chicago State University
$44,849 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - South Bend
$44,030 · 5 yrs out
Southwest Minnesota State University
$43,317 · 5 yrs out
Indiana State University
$43,175 · 5 yrs out
University of Southern Indiana
$43,166 · 5 yrs out
Salem State University
$42,709 · 5 yrs out
Youngstown State University
$42,446 · 5 yrs out
SUNY Buffalo State University
$39,163 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of Texas at El Paso
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$144,848 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$134,767 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$105,211 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$105,075 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$104,454 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$103,751 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$103,730 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$96,257 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$96,257 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,810 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,610 · 5 yrs out
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