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Major Overview for Radio and Television

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Overview for Radio and Television

A program that focuses on the theories, methods, and techniques used to plan, produce, and distribute audio and video programs and messages, and that prepares individuals to function as staff, producers, directors, and managers of radio and television shows and media organizations. Includes instruction in media aesthetics; planning, scheduling, and production; writing and editing; performing and directing; personnel and facilities management; marketing and distribution; media regulations, law, and policy; and principles of broadcast technology.

Careers for Radio and Television Majors

A major in Radio and Television is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Radio and Television

Top 50 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Radio and Television among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA
254
(4.5%)
Moderately Selective$14,050
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
251
(2.9%)
Moderately Selective$17,046
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
236
(4.5%)
Moderately Selective$16,342
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
208
(5.8%)
Minimally Selective$15,382
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
202
(2.5%)
Minimally Selective$17,322
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
185
(3.8%)
Moderately Selective$20,320
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
176
(3.7%)
Moderately Selective$13,122
Emerson College
Boston, MA
171
(20.4%)
Highly Selective$39,498
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
168
(2.7%)
Moderately Selective$12,020
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
161
(1.9%)
Highly Selective$11,217
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.