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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,494/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 12.6x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #98 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	$403K	$413K	$402K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.3x	12.6x	12.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.2x	6.4x	6.2x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	42%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	33	31

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,848

Out-of-state: $64,500 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,044

-80% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,250

10.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$35,163

33% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh's Radio, Television, and Digital Communication graduates start at $26,494/yr, trailing the $31,253 national average by 15%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.6x 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 0% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $22,250 represents roughly 10 months of the $26,494 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #98 of 140 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication programs, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

A 87% acceptance rate means University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 7,613 students in Oshkosh, WI.

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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 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh?

A score of 33/100 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 $401,738 in decade earnings vs $402,932 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Radio, Television, and Digital Communication from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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