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

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$46,942Median year-4 earnings

$27,000Median federal debt

3Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Michigan

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

1Baker CollegeOwosso · Debt not reported$54,961 2Cornerstone UniversityGrand Rapids · Debt not reported$54,344 3Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant · $27,000 federal debt$46,942 4Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale · $27,000 federal debt$43,011 5Wayne State UniversityDetroit · $34,019 federal debt$42,551

CAREER CONTEXT IN MI

What related occupations pay in Michigan

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: $87,670
Middle 50% wage range: $67,250–$107,460
State employment: 630
Projected growth: +2.1%
Annual openings: 2,400

10th–90th percentile: $46,990–$137,120

11-9199Managers, All Other

State median wage: $134,260
Middle 50% wage range: $104,810–$169,280
State employment: 9,380
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 100,900

10th–90th percentile: $78,140–$210,970

15-1255Web and Digital Interface Designers

State median wage: $81,010
Middle 50% wage range: $58,000–$113,120
State employment: 1,750
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 8,300

10th–90th percentile: $42,660–$140,830

27-2012Producers and Directors

State median wage: $65,720
Middle 50% wage range: $49,900–$94,590
State employment: 2,310
Projected growth: +4.0%
Annual openings: 12,100

10th–90th percentile: $38,500–$122,220

27-3023News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

State median wage: $62,760
Middle 50% wage range: $38,980–$98,390
State employment: 960
Projected growth: -5.9%
Annual openings: 3,400

10th–90th percentile: $35,400–$144,750

27-4032Film and Video Editors

State median wage: $59,100
Middle 50% wage range: $47,230–$98,010
State employment: 360
Projected growth: +3.7%
Annual openings: 3,100

10th–90th percentile: $41,600–$107,210

27-3099Media and Communication Workers, All Other

State median wage: $58,720
Middle 50% wage range: $43,750–$64,820
State employment: 60
Projected growth: +3.9%
Annual openings: 2,000

10th–90th percentile: $32,910–$96,370

27-3011Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

State median wage: $46,640
Middle 50% wage range: $30,570–$77,070
State employment: 650
Projected growth: -7.6%
Annual openings: 2,000

10th–90th percentile: $25,960–$130,350

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Michigan; 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	Baker College	Owosso	$54,961	Not available
2	Cornerstone University	Grand Rapids	$54,344	Not available
3	Central Michigan University	Mount Pleasant	$46,942	$27,000
4	Grand Valley State University	Allendale	$43,011	$27,000
5	Wayne State University	Detroit	$42,551	$34,019

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 Michigan

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

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $46,942 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $27,000 among the 3 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Michigan colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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