# University of Northwestern-St Paul: Broadcasting / Digital Media (bachelor's)

Saint Paul, MN. IPEDS 174491, CIP 09.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-northwestern-st-paul/majors/broadcasting-digital-media

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,361
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,708 (U.S. median for this major: $49,542 across 156 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,013 (U.S. median $24,289)
- Rank in MN: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,166

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,708 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $26,696 | $109,454 | 8.7 years |
| 30-48k | $23,884 | $97,924 | 7.8 years |
| 48-75k | $21,689 | $88,925 | 7.1 years |
| 75-110k | $25,267 | $103,595 | 8.3 years |
| 110k+ | $31,348 | $128,527 | 10.3 years |

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

## Broadcasting / Digital Media at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Northwestern-St Paul | $50,708 | $24,013 | $27,705 | 68% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $78,660 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $76,360 MN, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $81,730 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $82,650 MN, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (SOC 27-3023): median wage $49,680 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $46,490 MN, $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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