Undergraduate Certificate (1-2 yr)
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, Maine · See Radio, Television, and Digital Communication nationally
Poor return
$-117,496 over 10 years
For graduates of Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Southern Maine Community College.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
$29,853
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$34,687
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$9,000
Median debt as of 2024
$-117,496
10-year net gain as of 2024
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell Technical College Mitchell, SD | Certificate | $78,885 | — | +2,418% | Strong return |
| 2 | Connecticut State Community College New Britain, CT | Certificate | $39,338 | — | -592% | Poor return |
| 3 | Baker College Owosso, MI | Certificate | $32,921 | — | -1,018% | Poor return |
| 4 | SUNY Broome Community College Binghamton, NY | Certificate | $29,835 | $11,587 | -1,252% | Poor return |
| 5 | San Antonio College San Antonio, TX | Certificate | $35,238 | — | -2,229% | Poor return |
| 6 | El Paso Community College El Paso, TX | Certificate | $28,653 | — | -5,199% | Poor return |
Other majors at Southern Maine Community College
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Certificate | $72,849 | $13,500 | +1,640% | Strong return |
| Fire Protection | Certificate | $63,780 | — | +1,594% | Strong return |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | $70,124 | $14,000 | +1,452% | Strong return |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | $61,312 | — | +1,371% | Strong return |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate | $60,742 | — | +1,320% | Strong return |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Certificate | $55,874 | — | +881% | Strong return |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Certificate | $52,803 | $9,414 | +438% | Strong return |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Certificate | $51,837 | $13,549 | +327% | Strong return |
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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication at Southern Maine Community College
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.