2026 Best Radio & Television Schools in Alabama

Radio & Television degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their radio & television programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for radio & television students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Radio & Television Schools in Alabama

Best Schools for Radio & Television in Alabama

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall radio & television education in Alabama.

Top Schools in Radio & Television

1

Troy University
Troy, AL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Radio & Television Degrees Awarded

$29,917 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Troy University the best school in the country for a degree in radio & television. Located in the town of Troy, Troy University is a large public university. Troy University graduates 49% of students within six years. About 19 radio & television degrees were awarded at Troy University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, radio & television degree recipients from Troy University generally make around $29,917. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. More information about a degree in radio & television from Troy University

2

University Of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Radio & Television Degrees Awarded

$36,673 Median Starting Salary

University Of Montevallo came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best radio & television schools. Set in the town of Montevallo, University Of Montevallo is a mid-sized public institution. University Of Montevallo graduates 54% of students within six years. University Of Montevallo awarded about 15 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. Radio & Television graduates of University Of Montevallo earn a median of $36,673 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,096 to complete this degree. See the full radio & television program report for University Of Montevallo

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 · 3 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.