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

Cedar Falls, IA. IPEDS 154095, CIP 09.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-northern-iowa/majors/broadcasting-digital-media

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,324
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,794 (U.S. median for this major: $49,542 across 156 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,604 (U.S. median $24,289)
- Rank in IA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$252

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.4 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,794 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,863 | $47,797 | 3.6 years |
| 30-48k | $11,751 | $51,704 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $14,099 | $62,036 | 4.7 years |
| 75-110k | $17,740 | $78,056 | 5.9 years |
| 110k+ | $18,706 | $82,306 | 6.3 years |

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

## Broadcasting / Digital Media at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Northern Iowa | $49,794 | $19,604 | $15,901 | 68% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $51,500 Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, $58,550 IA, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $78,250 Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, $69,060 IA, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (SOC 27-3023): median wage not reported Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, $43,540 IA, $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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