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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Towson University

Towson, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $22,997/yr (-26% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 11.5x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #102 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	$524K	$520K	$483K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.6x	11.5x	10.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.6x	4.6x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	42%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	32	30

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$45,224

Out-of-state: $113,304 (4.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,164

-49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,000

9.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$45,536

98% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Towson University's Radio, Television, and Digital Communication graduates start at $22,997/yr, trailing the $31,253 national average by 26%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 11.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $19,000 debt-to-$22,997 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #102 out of 140 programs, Towson 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 $22,997 to $45,536 over five years (98% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Towson University

A 83% acceptance rate means Towson University is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 16,400 in Towson, MD.

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

This program scores 32/100 — 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.

Why are Radio, Television, and Digital Communication earnings lower at Towson University?

Lower starting pay at Towson University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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