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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at University of Maine

Orono, ME · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,386/yr (20% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 10.2x earnings multiple (3.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #26 of 140 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication programs Top 25%

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	$520K	$516K	$480K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.3x	10.2x	9.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.7x	3.7x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	42%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	46	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,424

Out-of-state: $141,384 (3.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$72,180

-43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

8.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,410

38% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $37,386/yr, edging above the $31,253 national average for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 10.2x 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 $25,000 debt-to-$37,386 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #26 out of 140 programs, University of Maine's Radio, Television, and Digital Communication program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $37,386 to $51,410 shows 38% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Maine

University of Maine has a 96% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 8,341 in Orono, ME.

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

This program scores 46/100 — 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 does University of Maine rank so high for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication?

The #26 ranking out of 140 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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