Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at University of Mississippi

Ole Miss's radio, television, and digital communication program outperforms the national field by a striking margin—graduates earn $41,247 in their first year compared to the $29,976 national median, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally. More impressively, earnings jump 27% to $52,202 by year four, nearly double what most graduates in this field can expect. The debt load of $21,521 translates to a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.52, meaning graduates owe roughly half their first-year salary.

The state context adds nuance here. Among Mississippi's four schools offering this program, Ole Miss sits at the 60th percentile—meaning there's at least one in-state competitor performing better. However, that Mississippi median earnings figure of $41,247 matches Ole Miss exactly, suggesting the state data may be thin or heavily influenced by this program itself. What matters more is the dramatic gap versus national outcomes: your child would be entering a field where most programs produce disappointing returns, but Ole Miss's media connections and network appear to change that equation.

For a parent, this represents a relatively safe bet in a risky field. The combination of below-average debt, strong starting salaries, and meaningful earnings growth creates genuine career momentum. Communication degrees often struggle to justify their cost, but Ole Miss has built something that actually works.