U.S. median for this major: $49,542.
College Scorecard field of study; 32 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 50% 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 $19,652. College Scorecard.
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Broadcasting / Digital Media: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Wisconsin colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
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 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh'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 | $9,236 | $42,578 | 3.5 years |
| $30–48k | $9,654 | $44,505 | 3.7 years |
| $48–75k | $11,601 | $53,481 | 4.4 years |
| $75–110k | $16,853 | $77,692 | 6.4 years |
| $110k+ | $19,223 | $88,618 | 7.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.6 years, the average time graduates took (28% 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 ($49,639) minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $12,075 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 Wisconsin colleges
Every Wisconsin 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 | Marquette University | $55,298 | — | $31,487 | 83% |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | $49,639 | $24,637 | $14,305 | 46% |
4 more Wisconsin 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 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
- Acceptance rate: 87% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 46% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $55,548
- Full cost breakdown · all 72 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
- Communications$64,103
- Public Relations and Advertising$60,672
- Journalism$48,935
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Broadcasting / Digital Media questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates earn?
Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh earn a median $49,639 four years after graduating and $26,494 one year after. The U.S. median for Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates across 156 colleges is $49,542.
How much debt do University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is $24,637, about 50% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,289.
Where does University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh rank for Broadcasting / Digital Media in Wisconsin?
Of 2 Wisconsin colleges reporting Broadcasting / Digital Media graduate earnings, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh ranks 2nd. The highest is Marquette University at $55,298.
What jobs do Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates get?
A common career is producers and directors, with a median wage of $66,390 in Wisconsin 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: “University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Broadcasting / Digital Media: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-oshkosh/majors/broadcasting-digital-media (College Scorecard and BLS data).