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2027 Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools in the Great Lakes Region

43 Colleges in the United States
2,870 Radio, Television & Digital Communication Degrees Awarded
$37,648 Avg Early-Career Salary

Radio, Television & Digital Communication is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 43 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for radio, television & digital communication students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Radio, Television & Digital Communication in the Great Lakes Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the radio, television & digital communication degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Radio, Television & Digital Communication

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University Of Wisconsin Madison is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in radio, television & digital communication. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 249 radio, television & digital communication degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, radio, television & digital communication degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $59,877. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete this degree. Read more about the radio, television & digital communication program at University Of Wisconsin Madison

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University Of Chicago is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in radio, television & digital communication, ranking #2. University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 45 radio, television & digital communication students who graduated with this degree at University Of Chicago in the most recent data year. Radio, Television & Digital Communication graduates of University Of Chicago earn a median of $81,002 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,854. Get the full radio, television & digital communication details for University Of Chicago

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Students looking for a strong radio, television & digital communication program will find one at Northwestern University, which ranked #3. Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston. Northwestern University graduates 95% of students within six years. Northwestern University awarded about 731 radio, television & digital communication degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radio, television & digital communication degree recipients from Northwestern University generally make around $56,833. Students borrow a median of $15,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the radio, television & digital communication program at Northwestern University

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Miami University Oxford is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in radio, television & digital communication, ranking #4. This very large public university is located in the town of Oxford. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Miami University Oxford awarded about 109 radio, television & digital communication degrees in the most recent data year. Radio, Television & Digital Communication graduates of Miami University Oxford earn a median of $50,938 early in their careers. Miami University Oxford graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in radio, television & digital communication from Miami University Oxford

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in radio, television & digital communication, ranking #5. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public university. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. Michigan State University awarded about 56 radio, television & digital communication degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radio, television & digital communication program make about $69,257 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,213 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in radio, television & digital communication from Michigan State University

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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign placed #6 among the best radio, television & digital communication schools. Located in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public university. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign graduates 85% of students within six years. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign awarded about 21 radio, television & digital communication degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radio, television & digital communication degree from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn around $57,461 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign graduates carry a median of $20,778 in student loans. More information about a degree in radio, television & digital communication from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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Northwood University Michigan ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best radio, television & digital communication schools. Northwood University Michigan is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Midland. About 63% of students finish within six years. Northwood University Michigan awarded about 14 radio, television & digital communication degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radio, television & digital communication degree from Northwood University Michigan earn around $50,791 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,344. See the full radio, television & digital communication program report for Northwood University Michigan

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Depaul University
Chicago, IL

Depaul University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best radio, television & digital communication schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 20 radio, television & digital communication degrees were awarded at Depaul University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, radio, television & digital communication degree recipients from Depaul University generally make around $55,390. Depaul University graduates carry a median of $25,340 in student loans. Get the full radio, television & digital communication details for Depaul University

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Cedarville University came in at #9 for radio, television & digital communication this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Cedarville. Cedarville University graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 radio, television & digital communication students who graduated with this degree at Cedarville University in the most recent data year. Radio, Television & Digital Communication graduates of Cedarville University earn a median of $33,554 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in radio, television & digital communication from Cedarville University

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Ohio University Main Campus came in at #10 for radio, television & digital communication this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Athens. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 113 radio, television & digital communication students who graduated with this degree at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radio, television & digital communication degree from Ohio University Main Campus earn around $29,086 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in radio, television & digital communication from Ohio University Main Campus

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Lewis And Clark Community College landed the #11 spot for radio, television & digital communication this year. Set in the suburb of Godfrey, Lewis And Clark Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 47 radio, television & digital communication degrees were awarded at Lewis And Clark Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, radio, television & digital communication degree recipients from Lewis And Clark Community College generally make around $41,313. Students borrow a median of $9,602 to complete this degree. See the full radio, television & digital communication program report for Lewis And Clark Community College

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earned the #12 position for radio, television & digital communication this year. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus awarded about 116 radio, television & digital communication degrees in the most recent data year. Radio, Television & Digital Communication graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $28,719 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Read more about the radio, television & digital communication program at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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College Of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, IL

College Of Dupage landed the #13 spot for radio, television & digital communication this year. College Of Dupage is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn. There were roughly 56 radio, television & digital communication students who graduated with this degree at College Of Dupage in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radio, television & digital communication degree recipients from College Of Dupage generally make around $43,025. College Of Dupage graduates carry a median of $12,492 in student loans. See the full radio, television & digital communication program report for College Of Dupage

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Ball State University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best radio, television & digital communication schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Muncie. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. There were roughly 194 radio, television & digital communication students who graduated with this degree at Ball State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radio, television & digital communication program make about $39,676 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,443. Read more about the radio, television & digital communication program at Ball State University

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Eastern Illinois University earned the #15 position for radio, television & digital communication this year. Set in the town of Charleston, Eastern Illinois University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. Eastern Illinois University awarded about 32 radio, television & digital communication degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radio, television & digital communication degree from Eastern Illinois University earn around $43,603 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,293 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in radio, television & digital communication from Eastern Illinois University

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Xavier University came in at #16 for radio, television & digital communication this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cincinnati. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Xavier University awarded about 10 radio, television & digital communication degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radio, television & digital communication degree from Xavier University earn around $28,270 in the first couple years of their career. Xavier University graduates carry a median of $25,642 in student loans. Get the full radio, television & digital communication details for Xavier University

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Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Valparaiso University landed the #17 spot for radio, television & digital communication this year. Set in the suburb of Valparaiso, Valparaiso University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Valparaiso University awarded about 12 radio, television & digital communication degrees in the most recent data year. Radio, Television & Digital Communication graduates of Valparaiso University earn a median of $51,987 early in their careers. Valparaiso University graduates carry a median of $26,724 in student loans. See the full radio, television & digital communication program report for Valparaiso University

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University Of Michigan Flint ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best radio, television & digital communication schools. Set in the city of Flint, University Of Michigan Flint is a moderately-sized public institution. University Of Michigan Flint graduates 40% of students within six years. University Of Michigan Flint awarded about 22 radio, television & digital communication degrees in the most recent data year. Radio, Television & Digital Communication graduates of University Of Michigan Flint earn a median of $51,692 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $31,016 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in radio, television & digital communication from University Of Michigan Flint

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Northcentral Technical College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best radio, television & digital communication schools. Northcentral Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Wausau. Northcentral Technical College awarded about 10 radio, television & digital communication degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radio, television & digital communication degree recipients from Northcentral Technical College generally make around $41,696. Typical student debt for the program is $11,709. More information about a degree in radio, television & digital communication from Northcentral Technical College

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Loyola University Chicago placed #20 among the best radio, television & digital communication schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 34 radio, television & digital communication degrees were awarded at Loyola University Chicago in the most recent year. Students who receive their radio, television & digital communication degree from Loyola University Chicago earn around $38,312 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. See the full radio, television & digital communication program report for Loyola University Chicago

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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis came in at #21 for radio, television & digital communication this year. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 81 radio, television & digital communication degrees were awarded at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis in the most recent year. Radio, Television & Digital Communication graduates of Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn a median of $28,508 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,959. More information about a degree in radio, television & digital communication from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus earned the #22 position for radio, television & digital communication this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Bowling Green. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates 61% of students within six years. Bowling Green State University Main Campus awarded about 19 radio, television & digital communication degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radio, television & digital communication degree recipients from Bowling Green State University Main Campus generally make around $29,405. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in radio, television & digital communication from Bowling Green State University Main Campus

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University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh placed #23 among the best radio, television & digital communication schools. This large public university is located in the city of Oshkosh. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 38 radio, television & digital communication students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radio, television & digital communication degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh generally make around $26,494. Students borrow a median of $24,637 to complete this degree. Read more about the radio, television & digital communication program at University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

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Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL

Lake Land College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best radio, television & digital communication schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Mattoon. About 17 radio, television & digital communication degrees were awarded at Lake Land College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, radio, television & digital communication degree recipients from Lake Land College generally make around $30,294. Lake Land College graduates carry a median of $7,769 in student loans. Get the full radio, television & digital communication details for Lake Land College

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Kent State University At Kent came in at #25 for radio, television & digital communication this year. Set in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public institution. Kent State University At Kent graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 57 radio, television & digital communication students who graduated with this degree at Kent State University At Kent in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radio, television & digital communication program make about $26,398 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,987. More information about a degree in radio, television & digital communication from Kent State University At Kent

Rest of the Top 43 Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s radio, television & digital communication ranking:

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Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL
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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
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Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI
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Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 43 schools evaluated.

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