Program Analysis
At $32,118/yr, Radio, Television, and Digital Communication graduates from Ball State University land near the $31,253 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
The 11.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $23,146 debt-to-$32,118 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #70 out of 140 programs, Ball State University's Radio, Television, and Digital Communication offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $32,118 to $43,808 shows 36% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.