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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Radio & Television

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Schools Highly Focused on TV Major

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Schools Highly Focused on TV Major” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Radio & Television is the 131st most popular major in the country with 6,559 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on TV Major” ranking looked at 191 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in radio and television. That schools that top this list have a program in radio and television in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on TV Major

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on TV Major”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Radio & Television

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend International College of Broadcasting. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on TV Major. International College of Broadcasting is a private for-profit institution located in Dayton, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 15 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Radio & Television at International College of Broadcasting

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Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York

Out of the 191 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on TV Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Ithaca College landed the #2 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in Ithaca, New York, and it awarded 86 ’s TV degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Ithaca College Radio & Television Report

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SUNY Oswego
Oswego, New York

Out of the 191 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on TV Major that were part of this year’s ranking, SUNY Oswego landed the #3 spot on the list. SUNY Oswego is located in Oswego, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 110 ’s TV degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Radio & Television at SUNY Oswego

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Northridge. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on TV Major. Northridge, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s TV degrees to 427 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Radio & Television at California State University - Northridge

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Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia College Chicago. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major list. This medium-sized school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 51 ’s TV degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Radio & Television at Columbia College Chicago

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Miami Media School
Miami, Florida

Miami Media School did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major ranking, coming in at #6. This small school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 50 ’s TV degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Miami Media School Radio & Television Report

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Chicago State University
Chicago, Illinois

Chicago State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on TV Major ranking. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this small public school awarded 18 degrees to qualified ’s TV students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Radio & Television at Chicago State University

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University of Florida-Online
Gainesville, Florida

University of Florida-Online did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major ranking, coming in at #8. University of Florida-Online is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 30 ’s TV degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Radio & Television at University of Florida-Online

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Southwestern Adventist University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major ranking. Keene, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s TV degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Radio & Television at Southwestern Adventist University

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SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, New York

SUNY Plattsburgh came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on TV Major ranking. SUNY Plattsburgh is located in Plattsburgh, New York and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 41 ’s TV degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Radio & Television at SUNY Plattsburgh

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San Francisco State University
San Francisco, California

San Francisco State University ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on TV Major list. San Francisco State University is a large public school situated in San Francisco, California. It awarded 194 ’s TV degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full San Francisco State University Radio & Television Report

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California State University - Monterey Bay did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Seaside, California, this medium-sized public school awarded 53 degrees to qualified ’s TV students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full CSUMB Radio & Television Report

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Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Temple University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large public school awarded 242 diplomas to qualified ’s TV students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Radio & Television at Temple

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Elon University
Elon, North Carolina

Elon University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on TV Major ranking. Elon University is located in Elon, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 44 ’s TV degrees to qualified students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Elon University Radio & Television Report

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SUNY Fredonia
Fredonia, New York

SUNY Fredonia landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major ranking. Fredonia, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s TV degrees to 24 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full SUNY Fredonia Radio & Television Report

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University of North Texas ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on TV Major list. This large school is located in Denton, Texas, and it awarded 225 ’s TV degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full UNT Radio & Television Report

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California State University - Los Angeles came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on TV Major ranking. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s TV degrees to 147 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Cal State LA Radio & Television Report

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Westminster College Pennsylvania
New Wilmington, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #18, Westminster College Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major list. Westminster College Pennsylvania is located in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 ’s TV degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Radio & Television at Westminster College Pennsylvania

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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts

Boston University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major ranking, coming in at #19. Boston U is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Boston, Massachusetts. It awarded 239 ’s TV degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Boston U Radio & Television Report

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The University of Texas at Austin landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major ranking. Located in Austin, Texas, this large public school awarded 340 diplomas to qualified ’s TV students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Radio & Television at The University of Texas at Austin

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major ranking. Syracuse, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s TV degrees to 147 students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Syracuse University Radio & Television Report

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With a ranking of #22, Texas Southern University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major list. Houston, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s TV degrees to 27 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Radio & Television at Texas Southern University

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Lincoln College
Lincoln, Illinois

Lincoln College ranked #23 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on TV Major list. Located in Lincoln, Illinois, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified ’s TV students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Radio & Television at Lincoln College

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With a ranking of #24, University of Northwestern - St Paul did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major list. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 14 diplomas to qualified ’s TV students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full University of Northwestern - St Paul Radio & Television Report

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University of Montevallo
Montevallo, Alabama

University of Montevallo did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major ranking, coming in at #25. Montevallo, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s TV degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Radio & Television at University of Montevallo

Rest of the Best 29 in Schools Highly Focused on TV Major

Not only did these schools make the top 29 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Goshen College
Goshen, Indiana
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William Penn University
Oskaloosa, Iowa
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