# Hamline University: Communications (bachelor's)

Saint Paul, MN. IPEDS 173665, CIP 09.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/hamline-university/majors/communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,201
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,557 (U.S. median for this major: $54,283 across 639 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MN: 7 of 17 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (17 colleges, $56,119): +$3,438
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,274

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.19 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,557 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,371 | $64,404 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $18,001 | $75,424 | 3.5 years |
| 48-75k | $16,767 | $70,254 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $21,015 | $88,053 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $27,196 | $113,951 | 5.3 years |

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

## Communications at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavus Adolphus College | $69,423 | $27,000 | $22,900 | 77% |
| University of St Thomas | $64,917 | $27,000 | $29,155 | 76% |
| College of Saint Benedict | $64,430 | $27,000 | $26,640 | 77% |
| Augsburg University | $63,850 | $27,000 | $23,873 | 52% |
| Metropolitan State University | $61,355 | $34,933 | $16,863 | 44% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $60,023 | $24,182 | $18,743 | 65% |
| Hamline University | $59,557 | $27,000 | $20,744 | 61% |
| Saint Cloud State University | $56,388 | $25,000 | $13,529 | 40% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $56,119 | $26,000 | $19,139 | 54% |
| St Catherine University | $55,058 | $30,750 | $19,764 | 61% |
| Crown College | $54,958 | not reported | $26,672 | 45% |
| Bethel University | $53,868 | $25,937 | $28,556 | 71% |
| Winona State University | $53,456 | $25,250 | $17,503 | 57% |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $52,838 | $23,774 | $17,997 | 57% |
| Concordia College at Moorhead | $52,248 | $25,250 | $24,902 | 61% |
| Bemidji State University | $48,877 | $20,875 | $15,261 | 48% |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | $45,916 | $25,288 | $12,212 | 50% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $73,780 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $68,620 MN, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Fundraisers (SOC 13-1131): median wage $78,780 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $76,910 MN, $72,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $63,430 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $62,650 MN, $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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