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

Cleveland, TN. IPEDS 220613, CIP 09.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lee-university/majors/broadcasting-digital-media

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,537
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,241 (U.S. median for this major: $49,542 across 156 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,750 (U.S. median $24,289)
- Rank in TN: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,301

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,241 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,834 | $54,031 | 6.2 years |
| 30-48k | $13,845 | $58,287 | 6.7 years |
| 48-75k | $17,029 | $71,692 | 8.2 years |
| 75-110k | $19,699 | $82,933 | 9.5 years |
| 110k+ | $24,641 | $103,739 | 11.9 years |

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

## Broadcasting / Digital Media at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee University | $43,241 | $26,750 | $18,878 | 63% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage not reported Cleveland, TN, $73,020 TN, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage not reported Cleveland, TN, $63,510 TN, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (SOC 27-3023): median wage not reported Cleveland, TN, $62,390 TN, $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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