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2027 Best Radio & Television Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

9 Colleges in the United States
528 Radio & Television Degrees Awarded
$36,497 Avg Early-Career Salary

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 9 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for radio & television students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Radio & Television in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall radio & television education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Radio & Television

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in radio & television. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at Drexel University 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. More information about a degree in radio & television from Drexel University

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in radio & television, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Syracuse. Syracuse University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 132 radio & television degrees were awarded at Syracuse University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, radio & television degree recipients from Syracuse University generally make around $43,208. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full radio & television program report for Syracuse University

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Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Students looking for a strong radio & television program will find one at Ithaca College, which ranked #3. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Ithaca. About 76% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 59 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at Ithaca College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radio & television degree from Ithaca College earn around $30,355 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,921. More information about a degree in radio & television from Ithaca College

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in radio & television, ranking #4. This very large public university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 155 radio & television degrees were awarded at Temple University in the most recent year. Radio & Television graduates of Temple University earn a median of $57,010 early in their careers. Temple University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Get the full radio & television details for Temple University

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

A rank of #5 makes Hofstra University one of the top schools for radio & television. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Hempstead. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 37 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at Hofstra University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radio & television degree recipients from Hofstra University generally make around $27,797. Hofstra University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Get the full radio & television details for Hofstra University

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Cuny Brooklyn College placed #6 among the best radio & television schools. This large public university is located in the city of Brooklyn. Cuny Brooklyn College graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 29 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Brooklyn College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radio & television program make about $22,947 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,820 to complete this degree. Read more about the radio & television program at Cuny Brooklyn College

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Suny College At Oswego landed the #7 spot for radio & television this year. Suny College At Oswego is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Oswego. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Suny College At Oswego awarded about 64 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radio & television degree recipients from Suny College At Oswego generally make around $30,241. Typical student debt for the program is $23,665. See the full radio & television program report for Suny College At Oswego

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Suny College At Plattsburgh ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best radio & television schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Plattsburgh. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 15 radio & television degrees were awarded at Suny College At Plattsburgh in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, radio & television degree recipients from Suny College At Plattsburgh generally make around $28,559. Students borrow a median of $25,822 to complete this degree. Read more about the radio & television program at Suny College At Plattsburgh

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Suny At Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Suny At Fredonia placed #9 among the best radio & television schools. Suny At Fredonia is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Fredonia. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at Suny At Fredonia in the most recent data year. Radio & Television graduates of Suny At Fredonia earn a median of $24,791 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in radio & television from Suny At Fredonia

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 9 schools evaluated.

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