2026 Best Radio & Television Schools in the New England Region

Radio & Television is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their radio & television programs.

College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best radio & television schools.

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• Best Radio & Television Schools in the New England Region

Best Schools for Radio & Television in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall radio & television education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in Radio & Television

1

Boston University
Boston, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

187 Radio & Television Degrees Awarded

$41,714 Median Starting Salary

Boston University tops our 2026 ranking of the best radio & television schools. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Boston University graduates 89% of students within six years. About 187 radio & television degrees were awarded at Boston University in the most recent year. Radio & Television graduates of Boston University earn a median of $41,714 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,750. More information about a degree in radio & television from Boston University

2

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Radio & Television Degrees Awarded

$57,261 Median Starting Salary

Suffolk University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in radio & television, landing the #2 spot this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. About 61% of students finish within six years. Suffolk University awarded about 13 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radio & television degree from Suffolk University earn around $57,261 in the first couple years of their career. Suffolk University graduates carry a median of $26,670 in student loans. More information about a degree in radio & television from Suffolk University

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 8 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.