Radio and Television

Liberal Arts • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

What is it about?

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.

Numbers at a glance

86th
Popular nationwide
344
Search Rank on O's List
90
Colleges offer it
4,622
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
2,432
Women
2,190

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O's Insights on Radio and Television

  • Major has been decreasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 79% of graduates come from public universities.

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