Est. Earnings (1yr)
$29,977
Est. from national median (140 programs)

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

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Compare to Similar Programs in Alabama

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (4 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Montevallo$29,977*$36,296
The University of Alabama$31,911*$44,365$24,8230.78
Troy University$29,917*$33,832$26,0000.87
National Median$29,976*$24,2500.81
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Programs in Alabama

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
$11,900$31,911$24,823
Troy University
Troy
$9,792$29,917$26,000

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 University of Montevallo, approximately 39% 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 national median of 140 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.