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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Biola University

La Mirada, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,388/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 2.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #132 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	$489K	$489K	$459K
Earnings Multiple	2.6x	2.6x	2.5x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	42%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	25	25	22

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$186,816

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$112,404

40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

8.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,124

50% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Biola University's Radio, Television, and Digital Communication program produces graduates earning $29,388/yr — within striking distance of the $31,253 national average for this field.

An earnings multiple of 2.6x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,500 debt-to-$29,388 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #132 out of 140 programs, Biola 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 $29,388 to $44,124 over five years (50% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Biola University

Biola University's 60% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a smaller institution with 3,390 students in La Mirada, CA. After financial aid, the average student pays $112,404 over four years — 40% below sticker price.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Biola 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.

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