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 38% 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 $22,859. 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 University of South Florida, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About University of South Florida
- Acceptance rate: 43% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 77% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $57,743
- Full cost breakdown · all 80 majors · overview
Related majors at University of South Florida
- Public Relations and Advertising—
- Broadcasting / Digital Media—
- Writing$54,778
University of South Florida Communications questions
How much do University of South Florida Communications graduates earn?
Communications graduates of University of South Florida earn a median $53,810 four years after graduating and $34,530 one year after. The U.S. median for Communications graduates across 639 colleges is $54,283.
How much debt do University of South Florida Communications graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Communications graduates of University of South Florida is $20,500, about 38% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Where does University of South Florida rank for Communications in Florida?
Of 15 Florida colleges reporting Communications graduate earnings, University of South Florida ranks 11th. 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 $64,690 in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, 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: “University of South Florida Communications: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-south-florida/majors/communications (College Scorecard and BLS data).