Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Fordham University

Fordham's radio, television, and digital communication program stands out sharply in a field where graduates typically struggle financially. While the national median for this degree is just under $30,000, Fordham graduates earn $45,931—a premium of more than 50%. Among New York programs, only Rochester Institute of Technology and NYU produce higher earners, placing Fordham in the 95th percentile statewide. This matters because many similar programs leave graduates earning barely above minimum wage.

The debt picture reinforces the value. At $23,230, graduates carry slightly less than the state median for this program, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.51. In practical terms, a Fordham graduate earning $46,000 could realistically tackle this debt within a few years while building a career in New York's media industry—a much different scenario than at most competing programs where low starting salaries make repayment a grind.

For parents weighing a media-focused degree, Fordham offers something rare: actual career traction in a notoriously competitive field. The combination of strong earnings, reasonable debt, and access to New York's media ecosystem makes this one of the safer bets in communications. While it won't match tech or healthcare salaries, it delivers real earning power where most similar programs don't.