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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,038/yr (38% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 11.3x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #8 of 140 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication programs Top 10%

Program Analysis

While the career paths for this degree seem broad, your strong earnings potential comes from UT Arlington’s prime location in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth media market. You’re not just studying theory; you’re entering a professional ecosystem with major broadcast networks, Fortune 500 corporate communication departments, and countless production houses right in your backyard. This creates a powerful internship-to-hire pipeline that smaller markets can't match. The program's emphasis on digital skills also positions you for higher-paying roles in web design and corporate media, which are more stable than traditional broadcasting. To make the most of this, treat your internships as extended job interviews. The connections you build in the DFW metroplex will be your most valuable asset long after graduation, helping you navigate a rapidly changing industry.

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	$537K	$532K	$492K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.5x	11.3x	10.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.5x	4.5x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	42%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	54	54	48

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$46,912

Out-of-state: $118,640 (4.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,940

-30% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,161

5.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,801

30% growth from Year 1

About The University of Texas at Arlington

With 81% of applicants admitted, The University of Texas at Arlington prioritizes broad access, with 30,834 students enrolled in Arlington, TX.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at The University of Texas at Arlington?

A score of 54/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Radio, Television, and Digital Communication field.

Will AI replace Radio, Television, and Digital Communication careers?

With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $492,060 in decade earnings vs $537,286 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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