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

Orono, ME. IPEDS 161253, CIP 09.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-maine/majors/broadcasting-digital-media

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,386
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,421 (U.S. median for this major: $49,542 across 156 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,725 (U.S. median $24,289)
- Rank in ME: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,121

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,421 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ME (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,642 | $54,866 | 5.1 years |
| 30-48k | $13,280 | $57,635 | 5.4 years |
| 48-75k | $14,631 | $63,499 | 5.9 years |
| 75-110k | $18,508 | $80,325 | 7.5 years |
| 110k+ | $22,018 | $95,558 | 8.9 years |

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

## Broadcasting / Digital Media at ME colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine | $47,421 | $26,725 | $17,510 | 55% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $46,380 Bangor, ME, $71,320 ME, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $98,260 Bangor, ME, not reported ME, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (SOC 27-3023): median wage $49,100 Bangor, ME, $50,090 ME, $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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