by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Columbia College Chicago stacks up against peers offering radio, tv & digital communication.
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Columbia College Chicago holds a strong position among schools offering radio, tv & digital communication. Specifically, it ranked #230 out of 266 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia College Chicago conferred 35 bachelor’s degrees in radio, tv & digital communication.
Radio, TV & Digital Communication students who finish a bachelor’s at Columbia College Chicago earn a median of $38,875 a year. This is higher than $38,749, the median for all majors at Columbia College Chicago.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Columbia College Chicago, radio, tv & digital communication graduates take on a median debt of $25,420 in student loans. This is below $26,557, the typical median for all majors at Columbia College Chicago.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,610 | $32,272 |
| Fees | $1,816 | $1,816 |
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Among recent graduates, 37% of radio, tv & digital communication bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of radio, tv & digital communication bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia College Chicago are White. Approximately 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor’s in radio, tv & digital communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the radio, tv & digital communication majors at Columbia College Chicago.
The radio, tv & digital communication program at Columbia College Chicago includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio and Television | 22 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 13 |
Columbia College Chicago awarded 22 degrees in radio and television recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (41%).
Columbia College Chicago awarded 13 degrees in digital communication and media/multimedia in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (38%).