Major Overview for Radio and Television

Colleges Browse Alabama Majors Communication, journalism, and related programs Radio and Television

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. Broadcast News Analysts - $70,730 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary - $63,330 Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio Film and Video Editors - $62,500 Producers Program Directors Radio and Television Announcers - $40,410 Talent Directors Technical Directors/Managers

Top 5 Alabama Colleges with the highest percentage of Radio and Television among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL	20 (4.9%)
		Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL	30 (2.9%)
		The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL	91 (2.7%)
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		Auburn University Main Campus Auburn University, AL	52 (1.4%)
		Troy University Troy, AL	32 (1.3%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.