Radio, TV & Digital Communication at The University of Texas at Austin
What traits are you looking for in a school for Radio, TV & Digital Communication, consider the program at The University of Texas at Austin. Get started with the following essential facts.
The University of Texas at Austin is located in Austin, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 366 radio, tv & digital communication graduations were recorded at The University of Texas at Austin.
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Online & Distance Learning at The University of Texas at Austin
Many students take online classes at The University of Texas at Austin. Among 53,864 students, 257 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,713 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Radio, TV & Digital Communication Rankings at The University of Texas at Austin
Use these rankings to compare The University of Texas at Austin’s Radio, TV & Digital Communication program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #4 of 19 |
| Best Value | Texas | #12 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #18 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #64 of 266 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #155 of 263 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #4 of 19 |
| Best Value | Texas | #12 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #18 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #64 of 266 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #155 of 263 |
Earnings for Radio, TV & Digital Communication Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin
Students who complete The University of Texas at Austin’s Radio, TV & Digital Communication program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,969 |
| 2 years | $32,395 |
| 3 years | $37,336 |
| 4 years | $46,216 |
| 5 years | $55,715 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates from The University of Texas at Austin report median earnings of $46,216, compared with $77,647 for all The University of Texas at Austin graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates from The University of Texas at Austin stands at $23,044.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates at The University of Texas at Austin, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates at The University of Texas at Austin are 60% women (218) and 40% men (148).
Radio, TV & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Program at The University of Texas at Austin
Among the 302 bachelor’s radio, tv & digital communication degrees awarded at The University of Texas at Austin, 56% were women (169) and 44% were men (133).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Radio, TV & Digital Communication bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 136 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 114 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Two or More Races | 15 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 52% of Radio, TV & Digital Communication bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin, above the national average of 40%.*
Radio, TV & Digital Communication Master’s Program at The University of Texas at Austin
Of the 30 master’s radio, tv & digital communication graduates at The University of Texas at Austin, 73% were women (22) and 27% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Radio, TV & Digital Communication master’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Radio, TV & Digital Communication master’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin, higher than the national average of 26%.*
Radio, TV & Digital Communication Doctoral Program at The University of Texas at Austin
Of the 5 doctoral radio, tv & digital communication degrees awarded at The University of Texas at Austin, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Radio, TV & Digital Communication doctoral degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Radio, TV & Digital Communication doctoral degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin, above the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Radio, TV & Digital Communication Concentrations at The University of Texas at Austin
The Radio, TV & Digital Communication program at The University of Texas at Austin offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio & Television | 337 |
| Media Arts | 29 |
Best-Paid Careers for Radio, TV & Digital Communication Graduates
Students who finish Radio, TV & Digital Communication program at The University of Texas at Austin work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
| Producers and Directors | $90,515 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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