# Grand Valley State University: Broadcasting / Digital Media (bachelor's)

Allendale, MI. IPEDS 170082, CIP 09.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/grand-valley-state-university/majors/broadcasting-digital-media

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,894
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,011 (U.S. median for this major: $49,542 across 156 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,289)
- Rank in MI: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (5 colleges, $46,942): -$3,931
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,531

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,011 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,272 | $54,242 | 5.7 years |
| 30-48k | $11,902 | $52,607 | 5.5 years |
| 48-75k | $12,861 | $56,846 | 5.9 years |
| 75-110k | $16,609 | $73,412 | 7.6 years |
| 110k+ | $22,534 | $99,600 | 10.4 years |

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

## Broadcasting / Digital Media at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker College | $54,961 | not reported | $13,157 | 36% |
| Cornerstone University | $54,344 | not reported | $20,301 | 62% |
| Central Michigan University | $46,942 | $27,000 | $17,597 | 59% |
| Grand Valley State University | $43,011 | $27,000 | $16,317 | 67% |
| Wayne State University | $42,551 | $34,019 | $12,766 | 58% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $62,160 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, $65,720 MI, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $78,430 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, $81,010 MI, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (SOC 27-3023): median wage $47,320 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, $62,760 MI, $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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