# Eastern Kentucky University: Broadcasting / Digital Media (bachelor's)

Richmond, KY. IPEDS 156620, CIP 09.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/eastern-kentucky-university/majors/broadcasting-digital-media

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $25,880
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,368 (U.S. median for this major: $49,542 across 156 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,500 (U.S. median $24,289)
- Rank in KY: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KY median for this major (5 colleges, $44,333): -$2,965
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,174

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.33 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,368 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,591 | $37,199 | 4.7 years |
| 30-48k | $8,005 | $34,662 | 4.4 years |
| 48-75k | $10,382 | $44,954 | 5.7 years |
| 75-110k | $14,384 | $62,283 | 7.9 years |
| 110k+ | $17,009 | $73,649 | 9.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Broadcasting / Digital Media at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury University | $46,016 | $24,289 | $21,401 | 65% |
| Murray State University | $45,127 | not reported | $9,096 | 61% |
| University of Kentucky | $44,333 | $24,897 | $18,851 | 71% |
| Western Kentucky University | $41,791 | $28,794 | $10,990 | 56% |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $41,368 | $25,500 | $11,040 | 50% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage not reported metro, $54,550 KY, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage not reported metro, $77,000 KY, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (SOC 27-3023): median wage not reported metro, $47,530 KY, $62,200 U.S.; U.S. jobs -5.9% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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