# Malone University: Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other (bachelor's)

Canton, OH. IPEDS 203775, CIP 09.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/malone-university/majors/communication-journalism-and-related-programs-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,204
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,148 (U.S. median for this major: $59,122 across 22 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,702)
- Rank in OH: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,974

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.22 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,148 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,290 | $56,084 | 4.1 years |
| 30-48k | $17,253 | $72,808 | 5.3 years |
| 48-75k | $17,667 | $74,555 | 5.4 years |
| 75-110k | $24,502 | $103,398 | 7.5 years |
| 110k+ | $24,613 | $103,867 | 7.6 years |

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

## Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University | $54,860 | $22,250 | $17,339 | 88% |
| Malone University | $49,148 | $27,000 | $20,948 | 45% |

## Careers
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $76,350 Canton-Massillon, OH, $72,160 OH, $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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