by our College Data Analytics Team
[Radio Television Digital Communication](/majors/communication-journalism-media/radio-television-digital-communication/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their radio television digital communication graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 33 schools to find where radio television digital communication graduates earn the most.
What’s on this page:
Below are the schools whose radio television digital communication graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is Miami University Oxford, our #1 for radio television digital communication graduate salaries in the Great Lakes Region. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a public institution. Radio Television Digital Communication graduates of Miami University Oxford earn a median of about $81,064 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes Valparaiso University one of the highest-paying schools for radio television digital communication. Valparaiso University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Valparaiso. Early-career radio television digital communication graduates from Valparaiso University make a median of around $53,413 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Purdue University Global earned it the #3 place for radio television digital communication. Purdue University Global is a public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Early-career radio television digital communication graduates from Purdue University Global make a median of around $48,015 per year.
A rank of #4 makes Indiana University Kokomo one of the highest-paying schools for radio television digital communication. Indiana University Kokomo is a public school located in the city of Kokomo. Radio Television Digital Communication graduates of Indiana University Kokomo earn a median of about $44,864 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Cincinnati Main Campus one of the highest-paying schools for radio television digital communication. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, radio television digital communication degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus typically earn about $58,784 annually.
Bradley University earned the #6 position for radio television digital communication graduate earnings this year. Bradley University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Peoria. Early-career radio television digital communication graduates from Bradley University make a median of around $48,446 per year.
University Of Southern Indiana landed the #7 spot for radio television digital communication salaries this year. University Of Southern Indiana is a public school located in the suburb of Evansville. Students who complete the radio television digital communication program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,547.
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis came in at #8 for radio television digital communication graduate earnings this year. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public school located in the city of Indianapolis. Radio Television Digital Communication graduates of Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn a median of about $49,597 a year early in their careers.
Ball State University earned the #9 position for radio television digital communication graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Muncie, Ball State University is a public institution. After graduating, radio television digital communication degree recipients from Ball State University typically earn about $43,808 annually.
Illinois Media School placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for radio television digital communication. Located in the city of Chicago, Illinois Media School is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the radio television digital communication program here go on to a median salary of roughly $31,890.
Illinois Media School Chicago Campus came in at #11 for radio television digital communication graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Chicago, Illinois Media School Chicago Campus is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the radio television digital communication program here go on to a median salary of roughly $31,890.
Ohio University Main Campus ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying radio television digital communication schools. Located in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the radio television digital communication program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,521.
Central Michigan University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying radio television digital communication schools. Central Michigan University is a public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant. Radio Television Digital Communication graduates of Central Michigan University earn a median of about $45,968 a year early in their careers.
Cedarville University landed the #14 spot for radio television digital communication salaries this year. Located in the rural area of Cedarville, Cedarville University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, radio television digital communication degree recipients from Cedarville University typically earn about $38,743 annually.
Northwestern University landed the #15 spot for radio television digital communication salaries this year. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the radio television digital communication program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,861.
Youngstown State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying radio television digital communication schools. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public institution. Early-career radio television digital communication graduates from Youngstown State University make a median of around $40,787 per year.
University Of Akron Main Campus came in at #17 for radio television digital communication graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, radio television digital communication degree recipients from University Of Akron Main Campus typically earn about $37,905 annually.
Kent State University At Kent earned the #18 position for radio television digital communication graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a public institution. Radio Television Digital Communication graduates of Kent State University At Kent earn a median of about $45,231 a year early in their careers.
Ohio Media School Valley View came in at #19 for radio television digital communication graduate earnings this year. Ohio Media School Valley View is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Valley View. After graduating, radio television digital communication degree recipients from Ohio Media School Valley View typically earn about $27,396 annually.
The Ohio Media School Columbus earned the #20 position for radio television digital communication graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Columbus, The Ohio Media School Columbus is a private for-profit institution. Early-career radio television digital communication graduates from The Ohio Media School Columbus make a median of around $27,396 per year.
Grand Valley State University came in at #21 for radio television digital communication graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. Early-career radio television digital communication graduates from Grand Valley State University make a median of around $46,682 per year.
Columbia College Chicago landed the #22 spot for radio television digital communication salaries this year. Columbia College Chicago is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Early-career radio television digital communication graduates from Columbia College Chicago make a median of around $44,985 per year.
Wayne State University earned the #23 position for radio television digital communication graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a public institution. Radio Television Digital Communication graduates of Wayne State University earn a median of about $46,365 a year early in their careers.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale came in at #24 for radio television digital communication graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Carbondale, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public institution. After graduating, radio television digital communication degree recipients from Southern Illinois University Carbondale typically earn about $38,390 annually.
Indiana University South Bend placed #25 among the highest-paying schools for radio television digital communication. Set in the city of South Bend, Indiana University South Bend is a public institution. After graduating, radio television digital communication degree recipients from Indiana University South Bend typically earn about $30,190 annually.
Not far behind, these schools also produced high-earning radio television digital communication graduates:
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries radio television digital communication graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 33 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
More about our data sources and methodologies.