Best Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$161,198
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$51,656
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Grad rate: 84.0% |
WA | +$683,276 | $79,192 | $30,282 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Savannah College of Art and Design
Grad rate: 71.5% |
GA | +$242,060 | $60,070 | $59,670 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
New York University
Grad rate: 87.8% |
NY | +$231,678 | $61,496 | $79,121 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Elon University
Grad rate: 83.1% |
NC | +$28,742 | $49,374 | $59,369 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
The University of Texas at Austin
Grad rate: 87.7% |
TX | -$379,764 | $25,996 | $29,842 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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