Radio & Television degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 106 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for radio & television students pursuing a degree.
The school you choose for radio & television can shape your career. To help, we created our Best Radio & Television Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Radio & Television School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
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No school ranked higher than Northwestern University this year for radio & television. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Evanston. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. There were roughly 89 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radio & television degree from Northwestern University earn around $56,833 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,500.
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University Of Florida is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in radio & television, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 127 radio & television degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Radio & Television graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $33,178 early in their careers. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $17,916 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong radio & television program will find one at Elon University, which ranked #3. Elon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Elon. Elon University graduates 84% of students within six years. Elon University awarded about 49 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radio & television degree from Elon University earn around $31,295 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,196 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong radio & television program will find one at Boston University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 232 radio & television degrees were awarded at Boston University in the most recent year. Graduates of the radio & television program make about $41,714 in their early career. Boston University graduates carry a median of $23,750 in student loans.
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Drexel University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best radio & television schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Drexel University graduates 78% of students within six years. Drexel University awarded about 17 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radio & television degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $63,562. Typical student debt for the program is $28,838.
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California State University Chico placed #6 among the best radio & television schools. This large public university is located in the city of Chico. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. California State University Chico awarded about 33 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radio & television program make about $45,591 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,591 to complete this degree.
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San Francisco State University came in at #7 for radio & television this year. Located in the city of San Francisco, San Francisco State University is a very large public university. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 117 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at San Francisco State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radio & television degree from San Francisco State University earn around $28,753 in the first couple years of their career. San Francisco State University graduates carry a median of $17,683 in student loans.
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The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #8 for radio & television this year. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 312 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Radio & Television graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $27,551 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,044 to complete this degree.
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Syracuse University placed #9 among the best radio & television schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Syracuse. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 132 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radio & television degree from Syracuse University earn around $43,208 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Austin Community College District landed the #10 spot for radio & television this year. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public university. About 28 radio & television degrees were awarded at Austin Community College District in the most recent year. Radio & Television graduates of Austin Community College District earn a median of $26,951 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000.
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San Jose State University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best radio & television schools. Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. San Jose State University awarded about 58 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year.
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Ithaca College came in at #12 for radio & television this year. Located in the suburb of Ithaca, Ithaca College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Ithaca College graduates 76% of students within six years. There were roughly 59 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at Ithaca College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radio & television degree recipients from Ithaca College generally make around $30,355. Ithaca College graduates carry a median of $23,921 in student loans.
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University Of Central Florida earned the #13 position for radio & television this year. University Of Central Florida is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando. University Of Central Florida graduates 78% of students within six years. University Of Central Florida awarded about 75 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radio & television degree from University Of Central Florida earn around $27,148 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Central Florida graduates carry a median of $21,202 in student loans.
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California State University Fullerton ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best radio & television schools. Located in the suburb of Fullerton, California State University Fullerton is a very large public university. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 178 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at California State University Fullerton in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radio & television degree from California State University Fullerton earn around $24,650 in the first couple years of their career. California State University Fullerton graduates carry a median of $17,504 in student loans.
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San Diego State University landed the #15 spot for radio & television this year. This very large public university is located in the city of San Diego. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. San Diego State University awarded about 93 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radio & television degree recipients from San Diego State University generally make around $22,487. San Diego State University graduates carry a median of $15,248 in student loans.
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West Valley College came in at #16 for radio & television this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Saratoga. West Valley College awarded about 12 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. Radio & Television graduates of West Valley College earn a median of $25,378 early in their careers. West Valley College graduates carry a median of $14,308 in student loans.
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University Of La Verne ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best radio & television schools. Located in the suburb of La Verne, University Of La Verne is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 14 radio & television degrees were awarded at University Of La Verne in the most recent year. Radio & Television graduates of University Of La Verne earn a median of $33,773 early in their careers. University Of La Verne graduates carry a median of $26,314 in student loans.
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De Anza College landed the #18 spot for radio & television this year. Located in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public university. De Anza College awarded about 45 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $7,271.
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Orange Coast College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best radio & television schools. Orange Coast College is a very large public school located in the city of Costa Mesa. There were roughly 64 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at Orange Coast College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radio & television program make about $46,306 in their early career. Orange Coast College graduates carry a median of $8,978 in student loans.
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California State University Long Beach placed #20 among the best radio & television schools. Set in the city of Long Beach, California State University Long Beach is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 189 radio & television degrees were awarded at California State University Long Beach in the most recent year. Graduates of the radio & television program make about $25,988 in their early career. California State University Long Beach graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans.
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Temple University came in at #21 for radio & television this year. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. About 75% of students finish within six years. Temple University awarded about 155 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radio & television program make about $57,010 in their early career. Temple University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans.
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California State University Northridge ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best radio & television schools. Located in the city of Northridge, California State University Northridge is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 463 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at California State University Northridge in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radio & television degree from California State University Northridge earn around $27,278 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,000.
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University Of Florida Online earned the #23 position for radio & television this year. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida Online is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 23 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida Online in the most recent data year. Radio & Television graduates of University Of Florida Online earn a median of $33,178 early in their careers. University Of Florida Online graduates carry a median of $17,916 in student loans.
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Texas Tech University earned the #24 position for radio & television this year. Texas Tech University is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock. Texas Tech University graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 86 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radio & television program make about $31,546 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete this degree.
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Moorpark College placed #25 among the best radio & television schools. Moorpark College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Moorpark. Moorpark College awarded about 122 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radio & television program make about $105,599 in their early career. Moorpark College graduates carry a median of $17,075 in student loans.
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Rest of the Top 50 Radio & Television Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s radio & television ranking:
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 106 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
