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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Murray State University

Murray, KY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,041/yr (-10% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 12.8x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #79 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	$497K	$496K	$465K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.8x	12.8x	12.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.4x	6.4x	6.0x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	42%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	36	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,832

Out-of-state: $77,808 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$36,484

6% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,736

60% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $28,041 track close to the $31,253 national median for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Radio, Television, and Digital Communication programs nationally.

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 6% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #79 of 140 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication programs, Murray State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $44,736 show a 60% jump from the $28,041 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Murray State University

Murray State University has a 86% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 6,646 students in Murray, KY.

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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 Murray State University?

A score of 36/100 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 $464,872 in decade earnings vs $496,847 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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