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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Radio, Television & Digital Communication is the 61st most popular major in the country with 17,669 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, radio, television and digital communication graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $30,775 and had an average of $24,244 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 308 radio, television and digital communication graduates with average earnings and debt of $34,064 and $35,532 respectively.

For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region” ranking, we looked at 46 colleges that offer a degree in radio, television and digital communication. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in radio, television and digital communication.

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Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for plains states region digital communication students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Radio, Television & Digital Communication in the Plains States Region

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Bethany Lutheran College
Mankato, Minnesota

Out of the 46 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bethany Lutheran College landed the #1 spot on the list. Mankato, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s digital communication degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Radio, Television & Digital Communication at BLC

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William Penn University
Oskaloosa, Iowa

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William Penn University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. William Penn University is a small school located in Oskaloosa, Iowa that handed out 6 ’s digital communication degrees in 2020-2021.

Full William Penn University Radio, Television & Digital Communication Report

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Out of the 46 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Minneapolis College of Art and Design landed the #3 spot on the list. Minneapolis College of Art and Design is a private not-for-profit institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full MCAD Radio, Television & Digital Communication Report

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University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa

Out of the 46 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Northern Iowa landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Northern Iowa is located in Cedar Falls, Iowa and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 59 ’s digital communication degrees to qualified students.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Radio, Television & Digital Communication at University of Northern Iowa

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Northwestern - St Paul. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. This small school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and it awarded 14 ’s digital communication degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Northwestern - St Paul Radio, Television & Digital Communication Report

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Flint Hills Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #6. Flint Hills Technical College is located in Emporia, Kansas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 ’s digital communication degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Radio, Television & Digital Communication at Flint Hills Technical College

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Hawkeye Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Hawkeye Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Waterloo, Iowa. It awarded 14 ’s digital communication degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Radio, Television & Digital Communication at Hawkeye Community College

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Iowa Lakes Community College landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Estherville, Iowa, this small public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified ’s digital communication students in 2020-2021.

Full Iowa Lakes Community College Radio, Television & Digital Communication Report

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Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, Iowa

Briar Cliff University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This small school is located in Sioux City, Iowa, and it awarded 4 ’s digital communication degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Radio, Television & Digital Communication at Briar Cliff

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Dordt University
Sioux Center, Iowa

Dordt University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Dordt University is a small school located in Sioux Center, Iowa that handed out 6 ’s digital communication degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Dordt Radio, Television & Digital Communication Report

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Ridgewater College
Willmar, Minnesota

With a ranking of #11, Ridgewater College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. Ridgewater College is located in Willmar, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 ’s digital communication degrees to qualified students.

Full Ridgewater College Radio, Television & Digital Communication Report

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University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri

With a ranking of #12, University of Central Missouri did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. UCM is a public institution located in Warrensburg, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 33 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Radio, Television & Digital Communication at University of Central Missouri

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Evangel University
Springfield, Missouri

Evangel University landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Evangel University is located in Springfield, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 ’s digital communication degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Evangel Radio, Television & Digital Communication Report

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Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, Iowa

Buena Vista University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Storm Lake, Iowa, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified ’s digital communication students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Radio, Television & Digital Communication at Buena Vista University

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William Jewell College
Liberty, Missouri

William Jewell College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #15. William Jewell is a small school located in Liberty, Missouri that handed out 2 ’s digital communication degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full William Jewell Radio, Television & Digital Communication Report

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Augsburg University
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Augsburg University ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. Augsburg is a small school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 6 ’s digital communication degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Radio, Television & Digital Communication at Augsburg University

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Simpson College
Indianola, Iowa

Simpson College ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. Indianola, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s digital communication degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Simpson College Radio, Television & Digital Communication Report

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University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, Kansas

With a ranking of #18, University of Saint Mary did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. This small school is located in Leavenworth, Kansas, and it awarded 2 ’s digital communication degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Radio, Television & Digital Communication at University of Saint Mary

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Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is a public institution located in Cloquet, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Radio, Television & Digital Communication at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

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North Central University
Minneapolis, Minnesota

North Central University ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. North Central University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full North Central University Radio, Television & Digital Communication Report

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Indian Hills Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. IHCC is located in Ottumwa, Iowa and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 ’s digital communication degrees to qualified students.

Full IHCC Radio, Television & Digital Communication Report

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Webster University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Webster University landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Webster University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 11 ’s digital communication degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Webster Radio, Television & Digital Communication Report

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With a ranking of #23, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winona, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full SMU MN Radio, Television & Digital Communication Report

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Rochester Community and Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #24. Rochester Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Rochester, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Radio, Television & Digital Communication at Rochester Community and Technical College

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

University of Kansas ranked #25 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Plains States Region list. Lawrence, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s digital communication degrees to 37 students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Radio, Television & Digital Communication at KU

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