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Featured Radio, Television & Digital Communication Programs
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2026 Best Value Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools in the Far Western Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in radio, television & digital communication, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools
For return on investment in radio, television & digital communication, no school beat Moorpark College this year. Set in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,426, compared with $9,615 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for radio, television & digital communication graduates is $17,075. Soon after graduation, radio, television & digital communication degree recipients from Moorpark College generally make around $105,599. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in radio, television & digital communication will find it at Cerritos College, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,364 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,004. Students borrow a median of $11,306 to complete the radio, television & digital communication program here. Radio, Television & Digital Communication graduates of Cerritos College earn a median of $29,495 early in their careers. Set against $11,306 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in radio, television & digital communication will find it at College Of San Mateo, which ranked #3. Located in the city of San Mateo, College Of San Mateo is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,332 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,428 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,831 to complete the radio, television & digital communication program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,172. Set against $12,831 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #4 makes Oxnard College one of the best values for radio, television & digital communication. Located in the city of Oxnard, Oxnard College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,426, while out-of-state students pay about $9,615. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,393 ten years after entry.
Students looking for strong value in radio, television & digital communication will find it at Saddleback College, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,432, compared with $14,812 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for radio, television & digital communication graduates is $5,707. Early-career radio, television & digital communication graduates make about $15,890. Set against $5,707 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Mt San Antonio College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value radio, television & digital communication schools. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt San Antonio College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,364, compared with $10,464 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,384 to complete the radio, television & digital communication program here. Radio, Television & Digital Communication graduates of Mt San Antonio College earn a median of $44,391 early in their careers. Set against $9,384 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
San Diego City College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value radio, television & digital communication schools. San Diego City College is a very large public school located in the city of San Diego. In-state tuition and fees average $1,146, compared with $10,002 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for radio, television & digital communication graduates is $9,514. Early-career radio, television & digital communication graduates make about $26,218. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
California State University Dominguez Hills ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value radio, television & digital communication schools. California State University Dominguez Hills is a large public school located in the city of Carson. In-state tuition and fees average $7,454, compared with $20,054 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,000 to complete the radio, television & digital communication program here. Radio, Television & Digital Communication graduates of California State University Dominguez Hills earn a median of $36,517 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. California State University Dominguez Hills admits about 93% of applicants.
Pasadena City College placed #9 among the best values for radio, television & digital communication. Set in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,180, with out-of-state students paying around $10,924. Students borrow a median of $9,191 to complete the radio, television & digital communication program here. Early-career radio, television & digital communication graduates make about $38,841. Set against $9,191 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Orange Coast College landed the #10 spot for radio, television & digital communication value this year. Orange Coast College is a very large public school located in the city of Costa Mesa. Students from in state pay about $1,392 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,640. Students borrow a median of $8,978 to complete the radio, television & digital communication program here. Early-career radio, television & digital communication graduates make about $46,306. That is a strong return on a $8,978 median debt.
Santa Ana College came in at #11 for value in radio, television & digital communication this year. Located in the city of Santa Ana, Santa Ana College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,180, while out-of-state students pay about $10,756. Radio, Television & Digital Communication graduates carry a median of $11,196 in student loans. Soon after graduation, radio, television & digital communication degree recipients from Santa Ana College generally make around $39,633. Set against $11,196 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Riverside City College came in at #12 for value in radio, television & digital communication this year. Set in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,428 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,498 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $8,767 to complete the radio, television & digital communication program here. Radio, Television & Digital Communication graduates of Riverside City College earn a median of $37,102 early in their careers. Set against $8,767 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
California State University Los Angeles came in at #13 for value in radio, television & digital communication this year. California State University Los Angeles is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles. Students from in state pay about $7,164 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,764 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,068 to complete the radio, television & digital communication program here. Soon after graduation, radio, television & digital communication degree recipients from California State University Los Angeles generally make around $22,133. Set against $15,068 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. California State University Los Angeles admits about 91% of applicants.
De Anza College earned the #14 position for value in radio, television & digital communication this year. De Anza College is a very large public school located in the city of Cupertino. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,571, compared with $12,596 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $7,271 to complete the radio, television & digital communication program here. Median earnings reach $56,596 ten years out. Set against $7,271 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Santa Rosa Junior College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best value radio, television & digital communication schools. Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Rosa. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,318, while out-of-state students pay about $11,308. Students borrow a median of $14,692 to complete the radio, television & digital communication program here. Soon after graduation, radio, television & digital communication degree recipients from Santa Rosa Junior College generally make around $80,047. Set against $14,692 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Yuba College earned the #16 position for value in radio, television & digital communication this year. Set in the suburb of Marysville, Yuba College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,128, while out-of-state students pay about $8,208. Students borrow a median of $8,729 to complete the radio, television & digital communication program here. Soon after graduation, radio, television & digital communication degree recipients from Yuba College generally make around $89,816. Set against $8,729 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
California State University Fullerton placed #17 among the best values for radio, television & digital communication. Located in the suburb of Fullerton, California State University Fullerton is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,470, with out-of-state students paying around $20,070. Radio, Television & Digital Communication graduates carry a median of $17,504 in student loans. Radio, Television & Digital Communication graduates of California State University Fullerton earn a median of $24,650 early in their careers. Set against $17,504 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Cypress College came in at #18 for value in radio, television & digital communication this year. Located in the city of Cypress, Cypress College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,150, while out-of-state students pay about $12,379. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,533.
Butte College earned the #19 position for value in radio, television & digital communication this year. Butte College is a large public school located in the rural area of Oroville. In-state tuition and fees average $1,356, while out-of-state students pay about $9,276. Students borrow a median of $13,302 to complete the radio, television & digital communication program here. Early-career radio, television & digital communication graduates make about $67,048. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Long Beach City College came in at #20 for value in radio, television & digital communication this year. Located in the city of Long Beach, Long Beach City College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,556 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,544. Radio, Television & Digital Communication graduates carry a median of $6,000 in student loans. Median earnings reach $38,870 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $6,000 median debt.
Diablo Valley College landed the #21 spot for radio, television & digital communication value this year. Set in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,312, compared with $10,320 for out-of-state students. Radio, Television & Digital Communication graduates carry a median of $9,205 in student loans. Soon after graduation, radio, television & digital communication degree recipients from Diablo Valley College generally make around $27,813. That is a strong return on a $9,205 median debt.
Cosumnes River College came in at #22 for value in radio, television & digital communication this year. Cosumnes River College is a very large public school located in the city of Sacramento. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,288, while out-of-state students pay about $12,616. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete the radio, television & digital communication program here. Radio, Television & Digital Communication graduates of Cosumnes River College earn a median of $19,699 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Palomar College came in at #23 for value in radio, television & digital communication this year. Located in the suburb of San Marcos, Palomar College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,354, while out-of-state students pay about $10,650. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,300 ten years after entry.
El Camino Community College District ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best value radio, television & digital communication schools. Set in the suburb of Torrance, El Camino Community College District is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,144, with out-of-state students paying around $7,630. Median earnings reach $41,589 ten years out.
Miracosta College came in at #25 for value in radio, television & digital communication this year. Miracosta College is a large public school located in the suburb of Oceanside. Students from in state pay about $1,158 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,750 for out-of-state students. Median earnings reach $43,845 ten years out.
Rest of the Top 50 Best Value Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools
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