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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication bachelor's degree programs in Illinois

Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

8Programs reporting earnings

$46,966Median year-4 earnings

$25,420Median federal debt

7Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Illinois

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Columbia College ChicagoChicago · $25,420 federal debt$54,357 2Lewis UniversityRomeoville · Debt not reported$52,722 3Northwestern UniversityEvanston · $15,500 federal debt$51,471 4Loyola University ChicagoChicago · $25,000 federal debt$48,479 5Western Illinois UniversityMacomb · $29,054 federal debt$46,966 6North Central CollegeNaperville · $27,000 federal debt$45,838 7Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale · $25,025 federal debt$42,113 8Bradley UniversityPeoria · $27,000 federal debt$42,006

CAREER CONTEXT IN IL

What related occupations pay in Illinois

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1122Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $78,150
Middle 50% wage range: $53,860–$100,600
State employment: 1,580
Projected growth: +2.1%
Annual openings: 2,400

10th–90th percentile: $46,730–$118,210

11-9199Managers, All Other

State median wage: $140,240
Middle 50% wage range: $107,690–$180,860
State employment: 31,680
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 100,900

10th–90th percentile: $82,230–$235,260

15-1255Web and Digital Interface Designers

State median wage: $85,710
Middle 50% wage range: $67,580–$129,810
State employment: 2,050
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 8,300

10th–90th percentile: $58,090–$157,670

27-2012Producers and Directors

State median wage: $81,080
Middle 50% wage range: $58,790–$106,320
State employment: 3,170
Projected growth: +4.0%
Annual openings: 12,100

10th–90th percentile: $41,250–$169,040

27-4032Film and Video Editors

State median wage: $72,460
Middle 50% wage range: $59,030–$91,340
State employment: 310
Projected growth: +3.7%
Annual openings: 3,100

10th–90th percentile: $46,710–$116,720

27-3099Media and Communication Workers, All Other

State median wage: $60,730
Middle 50% wage range: $31,200–$96,920
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: +3.9%
Annual openings: 2,000

10th–90th percentile: $31,200–$119,740

27-3023News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

State median wage: $60,590
Middle 50% wage range: $42,790–$86,060
State employment: 1,060
Projected growth: -5.9%
Annual openings: 3,400

10th–90th percentile: $36,680–$140,620

27-3011Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

State median wage: $46,720
Middle 50% wage range: $32,190–$61,370
State employment: 770
Projected growth: -7.6%
Annual openings: 2,000

10th–90th percentile: $31,200–$82,720

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Illinois; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Columbia College Chicago	Chicago	$54,357	$25,420
2	Lewis University	Romeoville	$52,722	Not available
3	Northwestern University	Evanston	$51,471	$15,500
4	Loyola University Chicago	Chicago	$48,479	$25,000
5	Western Illinois University	Macomb	$46,966	$29,054
6	North Central College	Naperville	$45,838	$27,000
7	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	Carbondale	$42,113	$25,025
8	Bradley University	Peoria	$42,006	$27,000

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Radio, Television, and Digital Communication in Illinois

What do Radio, Television, and Digital Communication bachelor's degree graduates earn in Illinois?

Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $46,966 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $25,420 among the 7 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Illinois colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Columbia College Chicago has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.