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2026 Best Radio & Television Associate’s Degree Schools

4 Colleges in the United States
1,043 Radio & Television Degrees Awarded
$47,292 Avg Early-Career Salary

Radio & Television is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 206 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best radio & television schools.

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Best Schools for Radio & Television in the United States

See the highest-ranked radio & television schools offering a associate’s degree below.

Top Schools in Radio & Television

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Santa Rosa Junior College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in radio & television. Located in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public university. There were roughly 11 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radio & television degree from Santa Rosa Junior College earn around $80,047 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,692. See the full radio & television program report for Santa Rosa Junior College

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Austin Community College District came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best radio & television schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. There were roughly 19 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent data year. Radio & Television graduates of Austin Community College District earn a median of $26,951 early in their careers. Austin Community College District graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. See the full radio & television program report for Austin Community College District

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Orange Coast College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in radio & television, ranking #3. Located in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a very large public university. About 52 radio & television degrees were awarded at Orange Coast College in the most recent year. Students who receive their radio & television degree from Orange Coast College earn around $46,306 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,978 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in radio & television from Orange Coast College

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA

A rank of #4 makes Moorpark College one of the top schools for radio & television. Moorpark College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Moorpark. About 41 radio & television degrees were awarded at Moorpark College in the most recent year. Radio & Television graduates of Moorpark College earn a median of $105,599 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,075 to complete this degree. Get the full radio & television details for Moorpark College

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA

Saddleback College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in radio & television, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a very large public institution. About 40 radio & television degrees were awarded at Saddleback College in the most recent year. Students who receive their radio & television degree from Saddleback College earn around $15,890 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $5,707 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in radio & television from Saddleback College

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College Of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA

College Of San Mateo landed the #6 spot for radio & television this year. This large public university is located in the city of San Mateo. College Of San Mateo awarded about 21 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. College Of San Mateo graduates carry a median of $12,831 in student loans. More information about a degree in radio & television from College Of San Mateo

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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA

Diablo Valley College came in at #7 for radio & television this year. Set in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a very large public institution. About 27 radio & television degrees were awarded at Diablo Valley College in the most recent year. Students who receive their radio & television degree from Diablo Valley College earn around $27,813 in the first couple years of their career. Diablo Valley College graduates carry a median of $9,205 in student loans. More information about a degree in radio & television from Diablo Valley College

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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara City College landed the #8 spot for radio & television this year. Located in the city of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College is a large public university. About 13 radio & television degrees were awarded at Santa Barbara City College in the most recent year. Students who receive their radio & television degree from Santa Barbara City College earn around $68,184 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,090 to complete this degree. Read more about the radio & television program at Santa Barbara City College

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De Anza College
Cupertino, CA

De Anza College came in at #9 for radio & television this year. De Anza College is a very large public school located in the city of Cupertino. De Anza College awarded about 40 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. De Anza College graduates carry a median of $7,271 in student loans. More information about a degree in radio & television from De Anza College

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Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA

Cerritos College landed the #10 spot for radio & television this year. Cerritos College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Norwalk. About 11 radio & television degrees were awarded at Cerritos College in the most recent year. Graduates of the radio & television program make about $29,495 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,306. Read more about the radio & television program at Cerritos College

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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA

Cuesta College placed #11 among the best radio & television schools. This large public university is located in the rural area of San Luis Obispo. There were roughly 18 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at Cuesta College in the most recent data year. Radio & Television graduates of Cuesta College earn a median of $64,492 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,958 to complete this degree. Get the full radio & television details for Cuesta College

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College Of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, IL

College Of Dupage ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best radio & television schools. Located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, College Of Dupage is a very large public university. About 18 radio & television degrees were awarded at College Of Dupage in the most recent year. Graduates of the radio & television program make about $43,025 in their early career. College Of Dupage graduates carry a median of $12,492 in student loans. See the full radio & television program report for College Of Dupage

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Miracosta College
Oceanside, CA

Miracosta College placed #13 among the best radio & television schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Oceanside. Miracosta College graduates 96% of students within six years. About 13 radio & television degrees were awarded at Miracosta College in the most recent year. See the full radio & television program report for Miracosta College

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Mt San Antonio College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best radio & television schools. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt San Antonio College is a very large public university. About 55 radio & television degrees were awarded at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, radio & television degree recipients from Mt San Antonio College generally make around $44,391. Mt San Antonio College graduates carry a median of $9,384 in student loans. Read more about the radio & television program at Mt San Antonio College

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Ohlone Community College earned the #15 position for radio & television this year. Ohlone Community College is a large public school located in the city of Fremont. Ohlone Community College awarded about 14 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radio & television degree recipients from Ohlone Community College generally make around $22,545. Ohlone Community College graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. See the full radio & television program report for Ohlone Community College

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Cypress College
Cypress, CA

Cypress College came in at #16 for radio & television this year. Set in the city of Cypress, Cypress College is a very large public institution. Cypress College awarded about 26 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full radio & television details for Cypress College

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Riverside City College placed #17 among the best radio & television schools. Located in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a very large public university. About 19 radio & television degrees were awarded at Riverside City College in the most recent year. Students who receive their radio & television degree from Riverside City College earn around $37,102 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,767 to complete this degree. Read more about the radio & television program at Riverside City College

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Palomar College
San Marcos, CA

Palomar College landed the #18 spot for radio & television this year. Set in the suburb of San Marcos, Palomar College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 30 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at Palomar College in the most recent data year. Read more about the radio & television program at Palomar College

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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Santa Ana College placed #19 among the best radio & television schools. Santa Ana College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Ana. About 12 radio & television degrees were awarded at Santa Ana College in the most recent year. Radio & Television graduates of Santa Ana College earn a median of $39,633 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,196. More information about a degree in radio & television from Santa Ana College

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Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA

Oxnard College came in at #20 for radio & television this year. Located in the city of Oxnard, Oxnard College is a large public university. Oxnard College awarded about 15 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. See the full radio & television program report for Oxnard College

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA

Long Beach City College came in at #21 for radio & television this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Long Beach. There were roughly 74 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at Long Beach City College in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $6,000. Get the full radio & television details for Long Beach City College

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Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA

Fullerton College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best radio & television schools. Located in the suburb of Fullerton, Fullerton College is a very large public university. There were roughly 57 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at Fullerton College in the most recent data year. Get the full radio & television details for Fullerton College

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Pasadena City College earned the #23 position for radio & television this year. Located in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a very large public university. About 58 radio & television degrees were awarded at Pasadena City College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, radio & television degree recipients from Pasadena City College generally make around $38,841. Typical student debt for the program is $9,191. Get the full radio & television details for Pasadena City College

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Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA

Los Angeles Pierce College landed the #24 spot for radio & television this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Woodland Hills. About 28 radio & television degrees were awarded at Los Angeles Pierce College in the most recent year. Los Angeles Pierce College graduates carry a median of $12,477 in student loans. Read more about the radio & television program at Los Angeles Pierce College

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El Camino Community College District landed the #25 spot for radio & television this year. El Camino Community College District is a very large public school located in the suburb of Torrance. About 33 radio & television degrees were awarded at El Camino Community College District in the most recent year. Read more about the radio & television program at El Camino Community College District

Rest of the Top 39 Radio & Television Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s radio & television ranking:

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Butte College
Oroville, CA
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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
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Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA
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Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA
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Yuba College
Marysville, CA
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Other Radio & Television Degree Levels

Explore the best radio & television schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Radio & Television
Bachelor's Degrees in Radio & Television
Master's Degrees in Radio & Television
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 206 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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