U.S. median for this major: $57,974.
College Scorecard field of study; 19 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 35% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $67,776. College Scorecard.
Duquesne University Business / Corporate Communications: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Business / Corporate Communications nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Duquesne University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $29,986 | $123,542 | 4.1 years |
| $30–48k | $31,729 | $130,723 | 4.3 years |
| $48–75k | $32,102 | $132,260 | 4.4 years |
| $75–110k | $35,611 | $146,717 | 4.9 years |
| $110k+ | $41,273 | $170,045 | 5.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (67% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Business / Corporate Communications graduates 4 years after graduating ($65,898) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $30,101 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Business / Corporate Communications at Pennsylvania colleges
Every Pennsylvania college we cover that reports Business / Corporate Communications graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duquesne University | $65,898 | $23,247 | $37,730 | 77% |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenangobachelor's & associate | $55,840 | $26,000 | $18,095 | 42% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | $55,840 | $26,000 | $16,448 | 23% |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | $55,840 | $26,000 | $17,910 | 39% |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $55,840 | $26,000 | $18,220 | 18% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | $55,840 | $26,000 | $14,596 | 39% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | $55,840 | $26,000 | $17,597 | 26% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania State University | $55,840 | $26,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $55,840 | $26,000 | $18,071 | 20% |
| 10 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | $55,840 | $26,000 | $19,659 | 32% |
| 11 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | $55,840 | $26,000 | $19,047 | 16% |
| 12 | Chestnut Hill College | $48,643 | — | $27,970 | 49% |
4 more Pennsylvania colleges offer Business / Corporate Communications but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Business / Corporate Communications graduates
Public Relations Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +1.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Fundraisers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Editors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Duquesne University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Duquesne University
- Acceptance rate: 84% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 77% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $74,742
- Full cost breakdown · all 61 majors · overview
Related majors at Duquesne University
- Business Administration$77,822
- Marketing$66,542
- Communications$50,794
- Public Relations and Advertising$64,538
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Duquesne University Business / Corporate Communications questions
How much do Duquesne University Business / Corporate Communications graduates earn?
Business / Corporate Communications graduates of Duquesne University earn a median $65,898 four years after graduating and $38,207 one year after. The U.S. median for Business / Corporate Communications graduates across 24 colleges is $57,974.
How much debt do Duquesne University Business / Corporate Communications graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Business / Corporate Communications graduates of Duquesne University is $23,247, about 35% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is Duquesne University a good school for Business / Corporate Communications in Pennsylvania?
On pay, Business / Corporate Communications graduates of Duquesne University earn $65,898 four years out, $10,058 above the median for the same major across 12 Pennsylvania colleges ($55,840) and $7,924 above the U.S. median ($57,974). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Duquesne University rank for Business / Corporate Communications in Pennsylvania?
Of 12 Pennsylvania colleges reporting Business / Corporate Communications graduate earnings, Duquesne University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Business / Corporate Communications graduates get?
A common career is public relations specialists, with a median wage of $55,910 in the Pittsburgh, PA area and $74,750 nationally. Others include fundraisers and editors.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Duquesne University Business / Corporate Communications: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/duquesne-university/majors/business-corporate-communications (College Scorecard and BLS data).