# The University of Texas at Austin: Broadcasting / Digital Media (bachelor's)

Austin, TX. IPEDS 228778, CIP 09.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-austin/majors/broadcasting-digital-media

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,892
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,860 (U.S. median for this major: $49,542 across 156 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,044 (U.S. median $24,289)
- Rank in TX: 6 of 15 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (15 colleges, $50,279): +$2,581
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,318

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,860 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,553 | $52,723 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $14,297 | $60,047 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $17,207 | $72,269 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $24,406 | $102,505 | 5.3 years |
| 110k+ | $30,082 | $126,344 | 6.5 years |

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

## Broadcasting / Digital Media at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | $61,636 | $22,500 | $36,660 | 86% |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $61,478 | $18,500 | $21,315 | 84% |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $60,617 | $21,302 | $13,951 | 54% |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $53,828 | $24,341 | $18,267 | 76% |
| Saint Edward's University | $53,473 | $24,000 | $25,578 | 63% |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $52,860 | $23,044 | $19,857 | 89% |
| Texas Southern University | $51,195 | $34,750 | $16,590 | 22% |
| Texas Tech University | $50,279 | $24,250 | $19,070 | 69% |
| Texas State University | $49,987 | $21,858 | $16,805 | 55% |
| Dallas Baptist University | $46,723 | $21,500 | $28,516 | 57% |
| Baylor University | $46,043 | $25,000 | $41,104 | 80% |
| University of North Texas | $40,972 | $19,500 | $15,649 | 61% |
| University of Houston | $40,419 | $23,000 | $14,276 | 65% |
| West Texas A & M University | $40,183 | $17,750 | $19,487 | 55% |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | $36,373 | $21,737 | $9,403 | 50% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $78,050 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $71,710 TX, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $119,950 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $102,650 TX, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (SOC 27-3023): median wage $63,940 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $48,470 TX, $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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