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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Asbury University

Wilmore, KY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $25,879/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (144,300 openings/yr)

ROI 3.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #133 of 140 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Radio, Television, and Digital Communication graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$519K	$516K	$479K
Earnings Multiple	3.9x	3.8x	3.6x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	42%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	26	25	23

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$134,560

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$81,712

39% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,289

11.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$46,575

80% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $25,879/yr fall 17% below the $31,253 national median for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 3.8x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,289 debt-to-$25,879 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #133 out of 140 programs, Asbury University's financial outcomes for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $25,879 to $46,575 over five years (80% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Asbury University

With a 64% acceptance rate, Asbury University is moderately selective, with a smaller student body of 1,369 in Wilmore, KY. The average net cost of $81,712 over four years represents a 39% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Web and digital interface designers $98,090/yr

Producers and directors $83,480/yr

View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Asbury University's Radio, Television, and Digital Communication program score?

This program scores 25/100 — on the lower end for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Radio, Television, and Digital Communication to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Radio, Television, and Digital Communication careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Radio, Television, and Digital Communication earnings lower at Asbury University?

Lower starting pay at Asbury University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →