Broadcasting and digital media
Bachelor of Science
Bring stories to life
Every news story, sports segment or entertainment show you see on TV, hear on the radio or stream online is powered by a skilled team of broadcast professionals. Our program prepares you to be one of them. You'll explore the full production process — writing scripts, filming, editing, producing and directing — for both traditional and digital media platforms.
From news and documentaries to reality television and entertainment, you’ll build the creative and technical skills needed to bring stories to life. Through campus productions, video projects and live broadcast experiences, you’ll gain valuable hands-on training in a fast-paced, real-world setting.
View the sample four-year plan for this degree.
Overview
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Broadcast boldly
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Want a career in television, radio or digital media production
- Are a creative thinker
- Like working with technology
- Have excellent organizational and communication skills
- Have good presentation and verbal communication skills
Career outcomes
Current job openings
324 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
$79,442 - Producers and Directors • Technical Directors and Managers
$69,277 - Radio and Television Announcers
$42,449 - Reporters and Journalists
$48,742 - Sound Engineering Technicians
$77,949
* Career data provided by Lightcast.
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but U of I’s Financial Aid Office is here to help. Our experienced financial aid counselors can assist you in exploring financial aid options, making informed financial decisions and addressing common concerns.
To maximize aid and scholarship possibilities, complete your FAFSA. For information on FAFSA deadlines and answers to common questions, visit the University of Idaho FAFSA website.
Plan ahead — estimate your cost of attendance with U of I’s Cost Calculator.
Scholarships
Unlock scholarship opportunities at University of Idaho. When you apply to U of I, you're automatically considered for scholarships. We also offer a variety of scholarships based on experience, background and academic programs that you can apply for to help pay for college.
Explore available scholarships on our Scholarships website.
Program specific scholarships
- Ben and Patricia Doty Scholarship
- Betty Ann Sechser Scholarship
- David Maxey Scholarship
- Hogue Family Literary Scholarship
- Inez Robb Scholarship
- James R Golden Scholarship
- Kristin David Memorial Scholarship
- Louise Schlegel Bevens Scholarship
- Lucile Bondurant Scholarship
- Mary Axtell Bailey Scholarship
- Theodore Florentz Scholarship
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Hands-on learning
- The Argonaut (newspaper)
- Blot (magazine)
- KUOI-FM (radio)
- KUID-TV (television)
- ESPN+ (sports television)
Internships
- KXLY Broadcast Group (Spokane)
- KREM Television (Spokane)
- KHQ Television (Spokane)
- Northwest Public Radio (Moscow-Pullman)
- KTVB Television (Boise)
Application instructions
Undergraduate applications open each September and admissions are processed on a rolling basis. Qualified students are admitted and considered for scholarships and financial aid as applications are received.
Explore admission requirements and apply on our Admissions website.