Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Xavier University

Xavier's Radio, Television, and Digital Communication program produces graduates earning just $28,270 in their first year—about 6% below both the national and Ohio medians for this field. That might not sound like a dealbreaker, but when you see Miami University graduates from the same program earning nearly twice as much ($50,938), you have to question the return. Even Akron grads earn $3,400 more annually. At Xavier, your child would be paying private school tuition (likely around $40,000+ per year) for outcomes that trail the state median.

The debt burden itself isn't outrageous at $25,642, but paired with sub-$30,000 earnings, it creates a tight financial squeeze right out of college. The 0.91 debt-to-earnings ratio means nearly a full year's salary just to cover loans before interest. For a career path that typically requires building experience and connections before hitting higher earning potential, starting this far behind puts graduates at a disadvantage.

The sample size here is small (under 30 graduates), so perhaps this program simply doesn't attract many students for good reason. If your child is set on communications in Ohio, push them toward Miami University or even a public option like Akron. The Xavier premium doesn't translate to better outcomes in this particular program.