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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Indiana University-South Bend

South Bend, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,190/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 13.2x earnings multiple (4.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #74 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	$423K	$431K	$415K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.9x	13.2x	12.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.8x	4.9x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	42%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	37	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,716

Out-of-state: $88,172 (4.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$33,456

-2% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,062

7.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $30,190/yr, roughly in line with the $31,253 national median for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 13.2x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 2% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Radio, Television, and Digital Communication career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $18,062 against $30,190/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #74 ranking among 140 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication programs places Indiana University-South Bend in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About Indiana University-South Bend

Indiana University-South Bend accepts 86% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 3,807 students in South Bend, IN. 41% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 37/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Indiana University-South Bend?

At 37/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Radio, Television, and Digital Communication programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Indiana University-South Bend?

The 48% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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