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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Evangel University

Springfield, MO · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,656/yr (-8% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (144,300 openings/yr)

ROI 4.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #121 of 140 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Radio, Television, and Digital Communication graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$501K	$500K	$468K
Earnings Multiple	4.6x	4.6x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	42%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	29	26

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$108,768

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$74,820

31% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,275

11.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$45,562

59% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Evangel University's Radio, Television, and Digital Communication program produces graduates earning $28,656/yr — within striking distance of the $31,253 national average for this field.

The 4.6x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,275 debt-to-$28,656 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #121 out of 140 programs, Evangel University's financial outcomes for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $28,656 to $45,562 over five years (59% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Evangel University

Evangel University's 69% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 1,205 students in Springfield, MO. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $74,820 — 31% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Web and digital interface designers $98,090/yr

Producers and directors $83,480/yr

View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Evangel University's Radio, Television, and Digital Communication program score?

This program scores 29/100 — on the lower end for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Radio, Television, and Digital Communication to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Radio, Television, and Digital Communication careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →