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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Fordham University

Bronx, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,931/yr (47% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 2.0x earnings multiple

Ranked #42 of 140 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication programs Top 50%

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	$509K	$507K	$473K
Earnings Multiple	2.1x	2.0x	1.9x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	42%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	43	42	37

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$247,968

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$170,324

31% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,250

5.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $45,931 put Fordham University's Radio, Television, and Digital Communication program 47% above the national median of $31,253 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

The financial case is thin at 2.0x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Radio, Television, and Digital Communication's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 7% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $45,931 far exceeding the $22,250 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #42 of 140 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication programs, Fordham University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About Fordham University

A 56% admission rate makes Fordham University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a mid-sized student body of 10,239 in Bronx, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $170,324 over four years — 31% below sticker 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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Fordham University?

A score of 42/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Radio, Television, and Digital Communication careers?

With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $472,910 in decade earnings vs $508,801 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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