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2026 Best Radio & Television Schools in California

10 Colleges in the United States
2,299 Radio & Television Degrees Awarded
$47,215 Avg Early-Career Salary

Radio & Television programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their radio & television programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 69 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for radio & television students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Radio & Television in California

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the radio & television degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Radio & Television

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Our analysis ranked San Jose State University the best school in the country for a degree in radio & television. San Jose State University is a very large public school located in the city of San Jose. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. San Jose State University awarded about 52 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full radio & television details for San Jose State University

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San Francisco State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in radio & television, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of San Francisco. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. There were roughly 110 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at San Francisco State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radio & television degree from San Francisco State University earn around $28,753 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,683 to complete this degree. Read more about the radio & television program at San Francisco State University

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Santa Rosa Junior College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in radio & television, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public university. Santa Rosa Junior College awarded about 11 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radio & television program make about $80,047 in their early career. Santa Rosa Junior College graduates carry a median of $14,692 in student loans. Read more about the radio & television program at Santa Rosa Junior College

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California State University Chico is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in radio & television, ranking #4. Set in the city of Chico, California State University Chico is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 16 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at California State University Chico in the most recent data year. Radio & Television graduates of California State University Chico earn a median of $45,591 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,591 to complete this degree. Read more about the radio & television program at California State University Chico

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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 #5. Set in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a very large public institution. Orange Coast College awarded about 52 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. Radio & Television graduates of Orange Coast College earn a median of $46,306 early in their careers. Orange Coast College graduates carry a median of $8,978 in student loans. See the full radio & television program report for Orange Coast College

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California State University Fullerton landed the #6 spot for radio & television this year. Located in the suburb of Fullerton, California State University Fullerton is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 149 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at California State University Fullerton in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radio & television degree from California State University Fullerton earn around $24,650 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,504 to complete this degree. Read more about the radio & television program at California State University Fullerton

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University Of La Verne came in at #7 for radio & television this year. University Of La Verne is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of La Verne. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. University Of La Verne awarded about 15 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. Radio & Television graduates of University Of La Verne earn a median of $33,773 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,314 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in radio & television from University Of La Verne

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San Diego State University landed the #8 spot for radio & television this year. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego State University is a very large public institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 84 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at San Diego State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radio & television program make about $22,487 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,248 to complete this degree. See the full radio & television program report for San Diego State University

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA

Moorpark College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best radio & television schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Moorpark. About 99 radio & television degrees were awarded at Moorpark College in the most recent year. Graduates of the radio & television program make about $105,599 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,075 to complete this degree. Read more about the radio & television program at Moorpark College

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California State University Northridge came in at #10 for radio & television this year. California State University Northridge is a very large public school located in the city of Northridge. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 424 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at California State University Northridge in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radio & television program make about $27,278 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,000. Get the full radio & television details for California State University Northridge

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College Of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA

College Of San Mateo landed the #11 spot for radio & television this year. This large public university is located in the city of San Mateo. About 21 radio & television degrees were awarded at College Of San Mateo in the most recent year. Students borrow a median of $12,831 to complete this degree. See the full radio & television program report for College Of San Mateo

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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA

Diablo Valley College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best radio & television schools. Located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a very large public university. Diablo Valley College awarded about 30 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. Radio & Television graduates of Diablo Valley College earn a median of $27,813 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,205 to complete this degree. 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 #13 spot for radio & television this year. This large public university is located in the city of Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara City College awarded about 13 radio & television degrees in the most recent data 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. Typical student debt for the program is $21,090. 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 #14 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 47 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $7,271 to complete this degree. Get the full radio & television details for De Anza College

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA

Saddleback College landed the #15 spot for radio & television this year. Saddleback College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Mission Viejo. There were roughly 129 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at Saddleback College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radio & television degree recipients from Saddleback College generally make around $15,890. Typical student debt for the program is $5,707. Read more about the radio & television program at Saddleback College

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Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA

Cerritos College placed #16 among the best radio & television schools. Located in the suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a very large public university. There were roughly 11 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at Cerritos College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radio & television degree recipients from Cerritos College generally make around $29,495. Students borrow a median of $11,306 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in radio & television from Cerritos College

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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA

Cuesta College placed #17 among the best radio & television schools. Set in the rural area of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a large public institution. Cuesta College awarded about 18 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radio & television degree from Cuesta College earn around $64,492 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,958 to complete this degree. Read more about the radio & television program at Cuesta College

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California State University Monterey Bay earned the #18 position for radio & television this year. Located in the suburb of Seaside, California State University Monterey Bay is a moderately-sized public university. California State University Monterey Bay graduates 59% of students within six years. There were roughly 32 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at California State University Monterey Bay in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radio & television degree recipients from California State University Monterey Bay generally make around $24,496. Typical student debt for the program is $15,074. Get the full radio & television details for California State University Monterey Bay

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Mt San Antonio College placed #19 among the best radio & television schools. Set in the suburb of Walnut, Mt San Antonio College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 60 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent data year. Radio & Television graduates of Mt San Antonio College earn a median of $44,391 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,384 to complete this degree. See the full radio & television program report for Mt San Antonio College

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Ohlone Community College landed the #20 spot 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. Students who receive their radio & television degree from Ohlone Community College earn around $22,545 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500. Get the full radio & television details for Ohlone Community College

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Cypress College
Cypress, CA

Cypress College placed #21 among the best radio & television schools. Cypress College is a very large public school located in the city of Cypress. Cypress College awarded about 26 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the radio & television program at Cypress College

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Miracosta College
Oceanside, CA

Miracosta College placed #22 among the best radio & television schools. Miracosta College is a large public school located in the suburb of Oceanside. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 13 radio & television degrees were awarded at Miracosta College in the most recent year. Read more about the radio & television program at Miracosta College

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Riverside City College came in at #23 for radio & television this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Riverside. About 25 radio & television degrees were awarded at Riverside City College in the most recent year. Graduates of the radio & television program make about $37,102 in their early career. Riverside City College graduates carry a median of $8,767 in student loans. See the full radio & television program report for Riverside City College

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Palomar College
San Marcos, CA

Palomar College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best radio & television schools. Located in the suburb of San Marcos, Palomar College is a very large public university. There were roughly 43 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at Palomar College in the most recent data year. See the full radio & television program report for Palomar College

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California State University Los Angeles landed the #25 spot for radio & television this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Los Angeles. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. There were roughly 167 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at California State University Los Angeles in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radio & television degree recipients from California State University Los Angeles generally make around $22,133. Typical student debt for the program is $15,068. Get the full radio & television details for California State University Los Angeles

Rest of the Top 44 Radio & Television Schools

These schools also placed among the best for radio & television this year:

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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA
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Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA
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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
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Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
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Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA
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Butte College
Oroville, CA
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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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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 69 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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