U.S. median for this major: $54,283.
College Scorecard field of study; 90 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 56% 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 $25,476. College Scorecard.
University of South Alabama 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.
Communications nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of South Alabama'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 | $12,657 | $56,324 | 3.7 years |
| $30–48k | $13,265 | $59,029 | 3.8 years |
| $48–75k | $16,277 | $72,433 | 4.7 years |
| $75–110k | $23,252 | $103,471 | 6.7 years |
| $110k+ | $25,322 | $112,683 | 7.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (33% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Communications graduates 4 years after graduating ($46,828) minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $15,344 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.
Communications at Alabama colleges
Every Alabama 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 | The University of Alabama | $61,548 | $25,000 | $22,420 | 73% |
| 2 | Auburn University | $56,636 | $20,675 | $24,323 | 82% |
| 3 | Spring Hill College | $49,227 | — | $20,449 | 52% |
| 4 | Troy University | $47,978 | $23,250 | $16,527 | 50% |
| 5 | University of South Alabama | $46,828 | $26,000 | $17,648 | 53% |
| 6 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | $44,461 | $26,000 | $18,749 | 64% |
| 7 | Jacksonville State University | $43,769 | $24,750 | $14,279 | 55% |
| 8 | Auburn University at Montgomery | $43,317 | $27,500 | $13,224 | 33% |
| 9 | University of North Alabama | $40,334 | $21,000 | $12,170 | 55% |
| 10 | Alabama State University | $38,566 | $32,750 | $20,435 | 30% |
8 more Alabama 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 University of South Alabama, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of South Alabama
- Acceptance rate: 71% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 53% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $49,379
- Full cost breakdown · all 54 majors · overview
Related majors at University of South Alabama
- Public Relations and Advertising—
- Journalism—
University of South Alabama Communications questions
How much do University of South Alabama Communications graduates earn?
Communications graduates of University of South Alabama earn a median $46,828 four years after graduating and $30,153 one year after. The U.S. median for Communications graduates across 639 colleges is $54,283.
How much debt do University of South Alabama Communications graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Communications graduates of University of South Alabama is $26,000, about 56% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is University of South Alabama a good school for Communications in Alabama?
On pay, Communications graduates of University of South Alabama earn $46,828 four years out, $1,184 above the median for the same major across 10 Alabama colleges ($45,644) and $7,455 below the U.S. median ($54,283). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of South Alabama rank for Communications in Alabama?
Of 10 Alabama colleges reporting Communications graduate earnings, University of South Alabama ranks 5th. The highest is The University of Alabama at $61,548.
What jobs do Communications graduates get?
A common career is public relations specialist, with a median wage of $42,770 in the Mobile, AL 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: “University of South Alabama Communications: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-south-alabama/majors/communications (College Scorecard and BLS data).