Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at University of Baltimore

The small sample size here (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift dramatically year to year, but what we're seeing suggests University of Baltimore's media program delivers above-average outcomes for a notoriously tough field. First-year earnings of $33,788 beat both the national median ($29,976) and Maryland's median ($28,392), landing at the 75th percentile nationally. More impressively, debt sits at just $28,750—far below what most media programs saddle students with—placing this in the 5th percentile nationally for borrowing.

That 0.85 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe roughly 10 months of their first-year salary, which is manageable compared to many media programs where debt can exceed annual earnings. Among Maryland's six programs in this field, this ranks solidly in the middle for earnings (60th percentile), but the debt control stands out. With 43% of students receiving Pell grants, this program appears to serve first-generation and lower-income students without burying them in debt.

The caveat matters: small cohorts mean one particularly successful or struggling graduate class could skew these figures significantly. But if these numbers hold, this represents a reasonable path into media careers for Maryland students who need to manage costs carefully. The accessible admissions (86% acceptance rate) combined with debt discipline makes this worth serious consideration for families prioritizing affordability in creative fields.