# Arkansas State University: Communications (bachelor's)

Jonesboro, AR. IPEDS 106458, CIP 09.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/arkansas-state-university/majors/communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,192
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,327 (U.S. median for this major: $54,283 across 639 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,250 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in AR: 5 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AR median for this major (7 colleges, $45,385): -$1,058
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,956

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,327 minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,098 | $43,219 | 3.6 years |
| 30-48k | $9,255 | $39,611 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $12,205 | $52,237 | 4.4 years |
| 75-110k | $15,839 | $67,791 | 5.7 years |
| 110k+ | $16,444 | $70,380 | 5.9 years |

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

## Communications at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | $56,969 | $21,165 | $18,209 | 71% |
| Ouachita Baptist University | $50,369 | $23,521 | $22,409 | 61% |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $46,743 | $23,717 | $17,248 | 42% |
| Arkansas Tech University | $45,385 | $24,500 | $12,970 | 49% |
| Arkansas State University | $44,327 | $21,250 | $12,366 | 55% |
| University of Central Arkansas | $36,336 | $27,000 | $16,511 | 54% |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | $35,760 | $23,000 | $10,574 | 38% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage not reported Jonesboro, AR, $65,000 AR, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Fundraisers (SOC 13-1131): median wage not reported Jonesboro, AR, $50,190 AR, $72,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage not reported Jonesboro, AR, $50,180 AR, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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