U.S. median for this major: $49,542.
College Scorecard field of study; 65 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 42% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,289.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $23,169. College Scorecard.
Appalachian State University Broadcasting / Digital Media: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Broadcasting / Digital Media nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Appalachian State University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,325 | $39,445 | 1.8 years |
| $30–48k | $11,600 | $49,068 | 2.3 years |
| $48–75k | $15,204 | $64,313 | 3.0 years |
| $75–110k | $20,840 | $88,153 | 4.1 years |
| $110k+ | $22,382 | $94,676 | 4.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (58% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates 4 years after graduating ($55,235) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $21,719 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Broadcasting / Digital Media at North Carolina colleges
Every North Carolina college we cover that reports Broadcasting / Digital Media graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elon University | $60,832 | $22,196 | $41,555 | 84% |
| 2 | Appalachian State University | $55,235 | $23,250 | $16,836 | 75% |
| 3 | High Point University | $50,007 | — | $38,707 | 74% |
| 4 | Western Carolina University | $43,954 | $25,000 | $13,315 | 60% |
5 more North Carolina colleges offer Broadcasting / Digital Media but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates
Producers and Directors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Web and Digital Interface Designers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -5.9% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Appalachian State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Appalachian State University
- Acceptance rate: 90% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 75% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $51,836
- Full cost breakdown · all 72 majors · overview
Related majors at Appalachian State University
- Communications$55,307
- Public Relations and Advertising$55,671
- Journalism$48,243
- Graphic Communications—
- Film and Photography—
- Arts and Entertainment Management$44,297
Appalachian State University Broadcasting / Digital Media questions
How much do Appalachian State University Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates earn?
Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates of Appalachian State University earn a median $55,235 four years after graduating and $23,532 one year after. The U.S. median for Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates across 156 colleges is $49,542.
How much debt do Appalachian State University Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates of Appalachian State University is $23,250, about 42% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,289.
Is Appalachian State University a good school for Broadcasting / Digital Media in North Carolina?
On pay, Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates of Appalachian State University earn $55,235 four years out, $2,614 above the median for the same major across 4 North Carolina colleges ($52,621) and $5,693 above the U.S. median ($49,542). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Appalachian State University rank for Broadcasting / Digital Media in North Carolina?
Of 4 North Carolina colleges reporting Broadcasting / Digital Media graduate earnings, Appalachian State University ranks 2nd. The highest is Elon University at $60,832.
What jobs do Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates get?
A common career is producers and directors, with a median wage of $63,700 in North Carolina and $90,360 nationally. Others include web and digital interface designers and news analysts, reporters, and journalists.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Appalachian State University Broadcasting / Digital Media: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/appalachian-state-university/majors/broadcasting-digital-media (College Scorecard and BLS data).