Below are the key facts about this program at BU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU among the top schools in the country for radio, tv & digital communication, placing at #33 out of 245 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in radio, tv & digital communication at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 174 |
| Master’s | 128 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University conferred 174 bachelor’s degrees in radio, tv & digital communication.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for radio, tv & digital communication at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Radio, TV & Digital Communication majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BU earn a median of $51,602 a year. This is lower than $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BU, radio, tv & digital communication graduates take on a median debt of $23,750 in student loans. This is lower than $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of radio, tv & digital communication bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of radio, tv & digital communication bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were White. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in radio, tv & digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 16 |
BU conferred 174 bachelor’s degrees in radio and television recently — 61% to women and 39% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (47%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 128 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 3 |