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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at The New School

New York, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,169/yr (3% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 2.0x earnings multiple

Ranked #109 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	$423K
Earnings Multiple	1.9x	2.0x	1.9x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	42%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	31	28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$225,544

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$221,436

2% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,875

8.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,169 track close to the $31,253 national median for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

At 2.0x tuition cost, the financial math is tight. Decade earnings don't dramatically exceed what you paid, making school choice and aid packages critical.

The 3% 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 $21,875 against $32,169/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #109 ranking among 140 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication programs places The New School in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About The New School

With a 63% acceptance rate, The New School is moderately selective, with a mid-sized student body of 6,819 in New York, NY.

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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

What does a 31/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at The New School?

At 31/100, 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 The New School?

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 →