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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $25,880/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 10.9x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #118 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	$434K	$441K	$422K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.7x	10.9x	10.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.2x	5.3x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	42%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	30	29	27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,520

Out-of-state: $83,280 (5.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$39,848

2% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,853

10.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$34,754

34% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $25,880 place Eastern Kentucky University below the $31,253 national median for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 10.9x 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 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,853 debt-to-$25,880 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #118 out of 140 programs, Eastern Kentucky University's financial outcomes for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $25,880 to $34,754 shows 34% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Eastern Kentucky University

Eastern Kentucky University accepts 78% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 11,674 students in Richmond, KY.

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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 Eastern Kentucky University's Radio, Television, and Digital Communication program score?

This program scores 29/100 — 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 Eastern Kentucky University?

Lower starting pay at Eastern Kentucky 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 →