# University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh: Broadcasting / Digital Media (bachelor's)

Oshkosh, WI. IPEDS 240365, CIP 09.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-oshkosh/majors/broadcasting-digital-media

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,494
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,639 (U.S. median for this major: $49,542 across 156 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,637 (U.S. median $24,289)
- Rank in WI: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$97

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.61 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,639 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,236 | $42,578 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $9,654 | $44,505 | 3.7 years |
| 48-75k | $11,601 | $53,481 | 4.4 years |
| 75-110k | $16,853 | $77,692 | 6.4 years |
| 110k+ | $19,223 | $88,618 | 7.3 years |

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

## Broadcasting / Digital Media at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette University | $55,298 | not reported | $31,487 | 83% |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | $49,639 | $24,637 | $14,305 | 46% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage not reported Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, $66,390 WI, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $97,780 Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, $95,340 WI, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (SOC 27-3023): median wage not reported Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, $57,530 WI, $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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