# Western Connecticut State University: Broadcasting / Digital Media (bachelor's)

Danbury, CT. IPEDS 130776, CIP 09.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-connecticut-state-university/majors/broadcasting-digital-media

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,582
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,257 (U.S. median for this major: $49,542 across 156 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $24,289)
- Rank in CT: 6 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (6 colleges, $65,892): -$22,635
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,285

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,257 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,507 | $59,566 | 10.9 years |
| 30-48k | $13,716 | $60,488 | 11.0 years |
| 48-75k | $16,697 | $73,634 | 13.4 years |
| 75-110k | $18,737 | $82,630 | 15.1 years |
| 110k+ | $21,318 | $94,012 | 17.2 years |

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

## Broadcasting / Digital Media at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | $65,892 | $23,375 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $65,892 | $23,375 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $65,892 | $23,375 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $65,892 | $23,375 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $65,892 | $23,375 | $16,403 | 65% |
| Western Connecticut State University | $43,257 | $25,000 | $17,604 | 52% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $100,060 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $88,260 CT, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage $92,800 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $94,660 CT, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (SOC 27-3023): median wage not reported Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $61,620 CT, $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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