# Kutztown University of Pennsylvania: Broadcasting / Digital Media (bachelor's)

Kutztown, PA. IPEDS 213349, CIP 09.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kutztown-university-of-pennsylvania/majors/broadcasting-digital-media

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $22,057
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,132 (U.S. median for this major: $49,542 across 156 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,289)
- Rank in PA: 6 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (10 colleges, $51,884): -$2,752
- Versus the U.S. median: -$410

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.27 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,132 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,957 | $68,136 | 5.1 years |
| 30-48k | $16,386 | $69,968 | 5.2 years |
| 48-75k | $19,306 | $82,437 | 6.2 years |
| 75-110k | $23,840 | $101,797 | 7.6 years |
| 110k+ | $26,759 | $114,261 | 8.6 years |

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

## Broadcasting / Digital Media at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | $66,876 | $24,937 | $24,558 | 44% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $66,876 | $24,937 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Lebanon Valley College | $63,128 | $27,000 | $26,979 | 65% |
| Temple University | $53,818 | $26,000 | $28,198 | 75% |
| Point Park University | $49,951 | $27,000 | $25,942 | 59% |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $49,132 | $27,000 | $21,331 | 54% |
| Messiah University | $45,522 | not reported | $26,502 | 75% |
| University of Valley Forge | $43,724 | $27,000 | $32,265 | 49% |
| Lincoln University | $36,544 | $27,000 | $14,977 | 44% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $60,280 Reading, PA, $75,460 PA, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $98,690 Reading, PA, $104,160 PA, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (SOC 27-3023): median wage not reported Reading, PA, not reported PA, $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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