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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,506/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 5.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #77 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	$447K	$452K	$431K
Earnings Multiple	5.3x	5.3x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	42%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	37	33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$84,888

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$118,208

-39% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,707

7.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $34,506 per year, Radio, Television, and Digital Communication graduates from Liberty University earn slightly above the $31,253 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

At 5.3x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,707 debt-to-$34,506 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #77 out of 140 programs, Liberty University's financial outcomes for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Liberty University

With 99% of applicants admitted, Liberty University prioritizes broad access, serving a student body of 50,059 in Lynchburg, VA.

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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 Liberty University's Radio, Television, and Digital Communication program score?

This program scores 37/100 — 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 →