by our College Data Analytics Team
With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2021-2022, 18,286 people earned their degree in radio, television & digital communication, making the major the 61st most popular in the United States. In , radio, television & digital communication graduates who were awarded their degree in , earned an average of $30,314 and had an average of $24,177 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Far Western US region, there were 3,212 radio, television & digital communication graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,076 and $22,901 respectively.
For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking, we looked at 92 colleges that offer a degree in radio, television & digital communication. That schools that top this list have a program in radio, television & digital communication in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region”.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend International Technological University. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Out of the 92 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia College Hollywood landed the #2 spot on the list. Columbia College Hollywood is located in Tarzana, California and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 5 ’s digital communication degrees to qualified students.
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Out of the 92 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Northridge landed the #3 spot on the list. California State University - Northridge is a public institution located in Northridge, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 469 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Radio, Television & Digital Communication at CSUN
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Platt College - San Diego. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region list. This small school is located in San Diego, California, and it awarded 5 ’s digital communication degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Platt College - San Diego Radio, Television & Digital Communication Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Marymount California University. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region. Located in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified ’s digital communication students in 2021-2022.
Read more about Radio, Television & Digital Communication at Marymount California University
Academy of Art University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. San Francisco, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s digital communication degrees to 32 students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Academy of Art University Radio, Television & Digital Communication Report
With a ranking of #7, San Francisco State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region list. San Francisco State University is a public institution located in San Francisco, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 177 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
California State University - Monterey Bay did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #8. This medium-sized school is located in Seaside, California, and it awarded 56 ’s digital communication degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full California State University - Monterey Bay Radio, Television & Digital Communication Report
California State University - Los Angeles ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large public school handed out 108 degrees to qualified ’s digital communication students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
California State University - Fullerton came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Fullerton, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s digital communication degrees to 158 students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.
Full Cal State Fullerton Radio, Television & Digital Communication Report
Washington State University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Wazzu is a public institution located in Pullman, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 184 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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College of San Mateo landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. CSM is located in San Mateo, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 18 ’s digital communication degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full College of San Mateo Radio, Television & Digital Communication Report
With a ranking of #13, Seattle University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region list. Seattle U is a medium-sized school located in Seattle, Washington that handed out 26 ’s digital communication degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read more about Radio, Television & Digital Communication at Seattle University
With a ranking of #14, California Institute of the Arts did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region list. CalArts is located in Valencia, California and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 6 ’s digital communication degrees to qualified students.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Full CalArts Radio, Television & Digital Communication Report
Hawaii Pacific University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #15. Hawaii Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The school has a small population, and it awarded 12 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Radio, Television & Digital Communication at Hawaii Pacific University
Warner Pacific University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #16. Warner Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Warner Pacific Radio, Television & Digital Communication Report
Los Angeles Valley College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #17. LAVC is located in Valley Glen, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 61 ’s digital communication degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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Walla Walla University ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region list. This small school is located in College Place, Washington, and it awarded 2 ’s digital communication degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Walla Walla University Radio, Television & Digital Communication Report
The Master’s University and Seminary came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. The Master’s University and Seminary is located in Santa Clarita, California and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 4 ’s digital communication degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Radio, Television & Digital Communication at The Master’s University
California State University - Dominguez Hills came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. CSUDH is a fairly large public school situated in Carson, California. It awarded 33 ’s digital communication degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Cosumnes River College landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Cosumnes River College is located in Sacramento, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 16 ’s digital communication degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Radio, Television & Digital Communication at Cosumnes River
University of the Pacific did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #22. Pacific is located in Stockton, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 11 ’s digital communication degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Radio, Television & Digital Communication at Pacific
Oregon State University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Oregon State is a large school located in Corvallis, Oregon that handed out 68 ’s digital communication degrees in 2021-2022.
With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Oregon State University Radio, Television & Digital Communication Report
Fullerton College ranked #24 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region list. Fullerton, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s digital communication degrees to 56 students in 2021-2022.
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Diablo Valley College landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Digital Communication Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Diablo Valley College is a fairly large school located in Pleasant Hill, California that handed out 42 ’s digital communication degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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