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Radio, TV & Digital Communication at Western Illinois University

If you are interested in studying Radio, TV & Digital Communication, you may want to check out the program at Western Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Illinois University is in Macomb, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 9 radio, tv & digital communication degrees were awarded at Western Illinois University.

Studying Online at Western Illinois University

Many students take online classes at Western Illinois University. Of 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Radio, TV & Digital Communication Rankings at Western Illinois University

Rankings can help you compare Western Illinois University’s Radio, TV & Digital Communication program against other schools offering the same major.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates from Western Illinois University comes in at $29,054.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates at Western Illinois University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates at Western Illinois University are 78% women (7) and 22% men (2).

Radio, TV & Digital Communication Master’s Program at Western Illinois University

Among the 9 master’s radio, tv & digital communication degrees awarded at Western Illinois University, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Radio, TV & Digital Communication master’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 11% of Radio, TV & Digital Communication master’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University, lower than the national average of 26%.*

*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 Western Illinois University

The Radio, TV & Digital Communication program at Western Illinois University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Radio & Television	9

Highest-Paying Careers for Radio, TV & Digital Communication Graduates

Students who finish Radio, TV & Digital Communication program at Western Illinois University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Radio, TV & Digital Communication graduates, 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.