U.S. median for this major: $49,542.
College Scorecard field of study; 224 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 49% 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 $27,052. College Scorecard.
State University of New York at Oswego 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 State University of New York at Oswego'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 | $8,714 | $36,860 | 2.7 years |
| $30–48k | $11,681 | $49,411 | 3.6 years |
| $48–75k | $17,412 | $73,653 | 5.3 years |
| $75–110k | $19,053 | $80,594 | 5.8 years |
| $110k+ | $23,087 | $97,658 | 7.0 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (48% 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 ($48,489) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $13,856 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 New York colleges
Every New York 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 | Rochester Institute of Technology | $91,222 | $27,000 | $34,906 | 70% |
| 2 | Fordham University | $84,366 | $23,230 | $44,338 | 82% |
| 3 | New York University | $77,109 | $21,500 | $37,050 | 88% |
| 4 | CUNY City College | $72,068 | — | $3,776 | 57% |
| 5 | Syracuse University | $70,815 | $27,000 | $38,793 | 84% |
| 6 | The New School | $64,018 | $22,375 | $58,741 | 69% |
| 7 | Ithaca College | $58,804 | $23,921 | $33,926 | 76% |
| 8 | Hofstra University | $56,990 | $25,000 | $34,176 | 69% |
| 9 | Manhattanville University | $56,117 | — | $20,991 | 58% |
| 10 | St Bonaventure University | $55,796 | $26,000 | $27,074 | 67% |
| 11 | CUNY Brooklyn College | $51,404 | $13,820 | $3,103 | 54% |
| 12 | State University of New York at Oswego | $48,489 | $23,665 | $16,236 | 60% |
| 13 | State University of New York at New Paltz | $47,453 | $21,500 | $18,809 | 72% |
| 14 | SUNY Buffalo State University | $46,224 | — | $11,346 | 33% |
| 15 | SUNY at Fredonia | $45,784 | $27,000 | $15,897 | 50% |
| 16 | State University of New York at Plattsburgh | $45,121 | $25,822 | $17,156 | 59% |
| 17 | Canisius University | $39,148 | $20,250 | $17,940 | 66% |
| 18 | New York Institute of Technology | $37,095 | — | $22,443 | 59% |
| 19 | Long Island University | $34,304 | — | $33,062 | 57% |
15 more New York 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 State University of New York at Oswego, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About State University of New York at Oswego
- Acceptance rate: 81% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 60% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $57,566
- Full cost breakdown · all 60 majors · overview
Related majors at State University of New York at Oswego
- Communications—
- Public Relations and Advertising$58,675
- Journalism$50,813
- Graphic Communications—
- Film and Photography$38,429
State University of New York at Oswego Broadcasting / Digital Media questions
How much do State University of New York at Oswego Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates earn?
Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates of State University of New York at Oswego earn a median $48,489 four years after graduating and $30,241 one year after. The U.S. median for Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates across 156 colleges is $49,542.
How much debt do State University of New York at Oswego Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates of State University of New York at Oswego is $23,665, about 49% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,289.
Is State University of New York at Oswego a good school for Broadcasting / Digital Media in New York?
On pay, Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates of State University of New York at Oswego earn $48,489 four years out, $7,307 below the median for the same major across 19 New York colleges ($55,796) and $1,053 below the U.S. median ($49,542). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does State University of New York at Oswego rank for Broadcasting / Digital Media in New York?
Of 19 New York colleges reporting Broadcasting / Digital Media graduate earnings, State University of New York at Oswego ranks 12th. The highest is Rochester Institute of Technology at $91,222.
What jobs do Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates get?
A common career is producers and directors, with a median wage of $79,680 in the Syracuse, NY 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: “State University of New York at Oswego Broadcasting / Digital Media: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/state-university-of-new-york-at-oswego/majors/broadcasting-digital-media (College Scorecard and BLS data).