U.S. median for this major: $49,542.
College Scorecard field of study; 57 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 54% 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 $74,226. College Scorecard.
Baylor 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 Baylor 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 | $22,024 | $91,179 | 7.3 years |
| $30–48k | $21,530 | $89,134 | 7.1 years |
| $48–75k | $33,902 | $140,354 | 11.2 years |
| $75–110k | $38,852 | $160,847 | 12.8 years |
| $110k+ | $47,895 | $198,285 | 15.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (70% 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 ($46,043) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $12,527 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 Texas colleges
Every Texas 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 | Texas Christian University | $61,636 | $22,500 | $36,660 | 86% |
| 2 | Texas A&M University-College Station | $61,478 | $18,500 | $21,315 | 84% |
| 3 | The University of Texas at Arlington | $60,617 | $21,302 | $13,951 | 54% |
| 4 | The University of Texas at Dallas | $53,828 | $24,341 | $18,267 | 76% |
| 5 | Saint Edward's University | $53,473 | $24,000 | $25,578 | 63% |
| 6 | The University of Texas at Austin | $52,860 | $23,044 | $19,857 | 89% |
| 7 | Texas Southern University | $51,195 | $34,750 | $16,590 | 22% |
| 8 | Texas Tech University | $50,279 | $24,250 | $19,070 | 69% |
| 9 | Texas State University | $49,987 | $21,858 | $16,805 | 55% |
| 10 | Dallas Baptist University | $46,723 | $21,500 | $28,516 | 57% |
| 11 | Baylor University | $46,043 | $25,000 | $41,104 | 80% |
| 12 | University of North Texas | $40,972 | $19,500 | $15,649 | 61% |
| 13 | University of Houston | $40,419 | $23,000 | $14,276 | 65% |
| 14 | West Texas A & M University | $40,183 | $17,750 | $19,487 | 55% |
| 15 | The University of Texas at El Paso | $36,373 | $21,737 | $9,403 | 50% |
9 more Texas 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 Baylor University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Baylor University
- Acceptance rate: 51% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 80% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $65,793
- Full cost breakdown · all 80 majors · overview
Related majors at Baylor University
- Communications$58,915
- Journalism$63,622
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Baylor University Broadcasting / Digital Media questions
How much do Baylor University Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates earn?
Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates of Baylor University earn a median $46,043 four years after graduating and $27,554 one year after. The U.S. median for Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates across 156 colleges is $49,542.
How much debt do Baylor University Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates of Baylor University is $25,000, about 54% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,289.
Is Baylor University a good school for Broadcasting / Digital Media in Texas?
On pay, Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates of Baylor University earn $46,043 four years out, $4,236 below the median for the same major across 15 Texas colleges ($50,279) and $3,499 below the U.S. median ($49,542). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Baylor University rank for Broadcasting / Digital Media in Texas?
Of 15 Texas colleges reporting Broadcasting / Digital Media graduate earnings, Baylor University ranks 11th. The highest is Texas Christian University at $61,636.
What jobs do Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates get?
A common career is producers and directors, with a median wage of $53,960 in the Waco, TX area 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: “Baylor University Broadcasting / Digital Media: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/baylor-university/majors/broadcasting-digital-media (College Scorecard and BLS data).