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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Seattle University

Seattle, WA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,821/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 2.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #96 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	$443K	$449K	$429K
Earnings Multiple	2.0x	2.1x	2.0x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	42%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	33	29

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$217,140

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$139,208

36% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,463

6.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Seattle University's Radio, Television, and Digital Communication graduates start at $33,821/yr — above the $31,253 national average, though not by a wide margin.

An earnings multiple of 2.1x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

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

The $17,463 debt-to-$33,821 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #96 out of 140 programs, Seattle University's financial outcomes for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Seattle University

A 76% acceptance rate means Seattle University is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 4,117 students in Seattle, WA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $139,208 — 36% 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 Seattle University's Radio, Television, and Digital Communication program score?

This program scores 33/100 — 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 →