# Marquette University: Business / Corporate Communications (bachelor's)

Milwaukee, WI. IPEDS 239105, CIP 52.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/marquette-university/majors/business-corporate-communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,816
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $71,711 (U.S. median for this major: $57,974 across 24 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,187 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in WI: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$13,737

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $71,711 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,269 | $93,530 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $18,916 | $79,447 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $27,378 | $114,988 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $32,374 | $135,971 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $36,813 | $154,615 | 4.5 years |

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

## Business / Corporate Communications at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette University | $71,711 | $24,187 | $31,487 | 83% |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $61,411 | $22,375 | $14,054 | 57% |

## Careers
- Public Relations Specialists (SOC 27-3031): median wage $65,520 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, $67,240 WI, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Fundraisers (SOC 13-1131): median wage $66,080 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, $65,880 WI, $72,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $66,560 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, $64,270 WI, $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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