U.S. median for this major: $54,283.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 41% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $49,329. College Scorecard.
Communications at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Communications graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rollins College | $62,086 | $26,000 | $34,732 | 75% |
| 2 | Eckerd College | $60,969 | $22,500 | $38,071 | 66% |
| 3 | University of Central Florida | $58,783 | $21,854 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 4 | Stetson University | $58,071 | $27,000 | $19,372 | 62% |
| 5 | Florida International University | $57,376 | $18,000 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 6 | Florida Gulf Coast University | $56,455 | $19,258 | $12,568 | 57% |
| 7 | The University of Tampa | $55,512 | $26,000 | $36,211 | 64% |
| 8 | Florida Atlantic University | $54,717 | $19,500 | $8,752 | 63% |
| 9 | University of North Florida | $54,360 | $17,345 | $10,154 | 69% |
| 10 | Lynn University | $53,858 | $19,500 | $44,089 | 52% |
| 11 | University of South Florida | $53,810 | $20,500 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 12 | Southeastern University | $52,899 | $21,500 | $31,942 | 43% |
| 13 | University of West Florida | $51,352 | $20,000 | $9,364 | 59% |
| 14 | Palm Beach Atlantic University | $47,847 | — | $28,354 | 55% |
| 15 | Bethune-Cookman University | $30,852 | — | $12,030 | 31% |
18 more Florida colleges offer Communications but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Communications graduates
Public relations specialist
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 SEU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About SEU
- Acceptance rate: 53% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 43% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $46,744
- Full cost breakdown · all 59 majors · overview
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SEU Communications questions
How much do SEU Communications graduates earn?
Communications graduates of Southeastern University earn a median $52,899 four years after graduating and $27,983 one year after. The U.S. median for Communications graduates across 639 colleges is $54,283.
How much debt do SEU Communications graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Communications graduates of Southeastern University is $21,500, about 41% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Where does SEU rank for Communications in Florida?
Of 15 Florida colleges reporting Communications graduate earnings, Southeastern University ranks 12th. The highest is Rollins College at $62,086.
What jobs do Communications graduates get?
A common career is public relations specialist, with a median wage of $57,720 in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL 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: “Southeastern University Communications: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/southeastern-university/majors/communications (College Scorecard and BLS data).