Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Sam Houston State University
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (25 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston State University | $31,762* | — | — | — |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $43,038* | $47,632 | $21,302 | 0.49 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $41,107* | — | $18,500 | 0.45 |
| Texas Christian University | $38,678* | $46,447 | $22,500 | 0.58 |
| Saint Edward's University | $36,708* | $54,624 | $24,000 | 0.65 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $34,676* | $53,684 | $24,341 | 0.70 |
| National Median | $29,976* | — | $24,250 | 0.81 |
Other Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $11,728 | $43,038 | $21,302 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $13,099 | $41,107 | $18,500 |
| Texas Christian University Fort Worth | $57,220 | $38,678 | $22,500 |
| Saint Edward's University Austin | $51,384 | $36,708 | $24,000 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson | $14,564 | $34,676 | $24,341 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Sam Houston State University, approximately 40% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 14 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.