by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 35 U.S. colleges awarded 901 degrees and certificates in Other Radio, Television, & Digital Communication. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 88% of graduates. College Factual ranks 21 schools in its 2027 Best Other Radio, Television, & Digital Communication Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $30,342 one year after completing, rising to $49,806 after four years.
Studying Other Radio, Television, & Digital Communication explores Radio, Television, And Digital Communication, Other. Any Instructional Program In Radio, Television, And Digital Communications Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other radio, television, & digital communication is a widely-pursued major, with 901 degrees awarded annually. 35 colleges award other radio, television, & digital communication degrees, an average of 26 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 109.
By level, the 901 awards include 20 associate degrees, 797 bachelor’s degrees and 84 master’s degrees.
Women earned 47% of other radio, television, & digital communication degrees and certificates in the latest year (422 of 901). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (457) and Black or African American (179), and international students earned 23.
College Factual ranks 21 schools in its 2027 Best Other Radio, Television, & Digital Communication Schools ranking, including 17 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks other radio, television, & digital communication schools within 16 states. In all, 35 colleges offer other radio, television, & digital communication programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Radio, Television, & Digital Communication Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
How long an other radio, television, & digital communication degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 20 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 797 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 84 |
Other Radio, Television, & Digital Communication has 2 similar majors in the Communication & Journalism field, which together award 18,309 degrees a year; the largest are Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia (12,149) and Radio and Television (6,160). Browse all Communication & Journalism majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 12,149 |
| Radio and Television | 6,160 |
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