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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,615/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 13.5x earnings multiple (11.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #55 of 140 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication programs Top 50%

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	$490K	$491K	$461K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.5x	13.5x	12.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.1x	11.2x	10.5x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	42%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	40	37

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,404

Out-of-state: $43,984 (11.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,364

-129% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,757

6.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,812

46% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $30,615/yr, Radio, Television, and Digital Communication graduates from West Texas A & M University land near the $31,253 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 13.5x 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 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $16,757 debt-to-$30,615 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #55 out of 140 programs, West Texas A & M University's Radio, Television, and Digital Communication offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $30,615 to $44,812 shows 46% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About West Texas A & M University

With 97% of applicants admitted, West Texas A & M University prioritizes broad access, enrolling 6,771 students in Canyon, TX.

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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 West Texas A & M University's Radio, Television, and Digital Communication program score?

This program scores 40/100 — 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 →