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2026 Best Radio & Television Schools in Kentucky

2 Colleges in the United States
58 Radio & Television Degrees Awarded
$25,157 Avg Early-Career Salary

Radio & Television degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 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 Kentucky

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

1

University Of Kentucky is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in radio & television. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public institution. University Of Kentucky graduates 71% of students within six years. About 27 radio & television degrees were awarded at University Of Kentucky in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, radio & television degree recipients from University Of Kentucky generally make around $28,215. Students borrow a median of $24,897 to complete this degree. See the full radio & television program report for University Of Kentucky

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

A rank of #2 makes Western Kentucky University one of the top schools for radio & television. This large public university is located in the city of Bowling Green. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 16 radio & television students who graduated with this degree at Western Kentucky University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radio & television degree recipients from Western Kentucky University generally make around $21,377. Western Kentucky University graduates carry a median of $28,794 in student loans. See the full radio & television program report for Western Kentucky University

3

Students looking for a strong radio & television program will find one at Eastern Kentucky University, which ranked #3. This large public university is located in the town of Richmond. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Eastern Kentucky University awarded about 15 radio & television degrees in the most recent data year. Radio & Television graduates of Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $25,880 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete this degree. See the full radio & television program report for Eastern Kentucky University

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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 · 5 schools evaluated.

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