# Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other (bachelor's degree)

CIP 09.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/communication-journalism-and-related-programs-other

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $59,122 across 22 colleges (middle half $50,593–$66,866); median federal debt $24,500
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Communications: median $61,101 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Managers | 5% | not reported | — |
| Marketing Managers | 5% | $166,790 | 6.9% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 4% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Human Resources Workers | 4% | $76,700 | 6.1% |
| Market Research Analysts And Marketing Specialists | 3% | $78,760 | 7% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale And Manufacturing | 2% | $76,460 | — |
| Retail Salespersons | 2% | $35,410 | -0.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Retail Sales Workers | 2% | $48,520 | -3.7% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | — | $55,860 (312) |
| CA | — | $71,594 (2298) |
| CO | — | $67,032 (448) |
| CT | — | $61,101 (259) |
| FL | — | $52,547 (774) |
| GA | — | $58,657 (377) |
| IL | — | $64,797 (695) |
| IN | — | $47,048 (187) |
| KY | — | $53,696 (201) |
| MA | — | $71,575 (539) |
| MD | — | $61,101 (296) |
| MI | — | $61,101 (368) |
| MN | — | $61,101 (269) |
| MO | — | $52,793 (208) |
| NC | — | $57,721 (540) |
| NJ | — | $73,321 (705) |
| NY | $49,500 (3) | $67,032 (1238) |
| OH | — | $54,991 (551) |
| OR | — | $54,824 (184) |
| PA | $66,866 (3) | $59,662 (637) |
| SC | — | $47,730 (165) |
| TN | — | $50,762 (287) |
| TX | — | $60,855 (970) |
| UT | — | $49,747 (248) |
| VA | — | $59,065 (434) |
| WA | — | $78,204 (382) |
| WI | — | $54,991 (200) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. California Lutheran University (CA): $68,806
2. Dominican University of California (CA): $58,005

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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