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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,556/yr (20% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 2.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #71 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	$648K	$630K	$567K
Earnings Multiple	2.6x	2.5x	2.2x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	42%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	38	33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$252,244

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$164,104

35% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,406

8.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$69,161

84% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $37,556 per year, Radio, Television, and Digital Communication graduates from Syracuse University earn slightly above the $31,253 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

An earnings multiple of 2.5x 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 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,406 debt-to-$37,556 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #71 out of 140 programs, Syracuse 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 $37,556 to $69,161 over five years (84% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University accepts 42% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, enrolling 15,245 students in Syracuse, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $164,104 over four years — 35% 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

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

This program scores 38/100 — 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 →