# Marquette University: Communications (bachelor's)

Milwaukee, WI. IPEDS 239105, CIP 09.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/marquette-university/majors/communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,443
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,482 (U.S. median for this major: $54,283 across 639 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,531 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in WI: 3 of 16 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (16 colleges, $55,403): +$5,079
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,199

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,482 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 | 4.1 years |
| 30-48k | $18,916 | $79,447 | 3.5 years |
| 48-75k | $27,378 | $114,988 | 5.0 years |
| 75-110k | $32,374 | $135,971 | 5.9 years |
| 110k+ | $36,813 | $154,615 | 6.7 years |

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

## Communications at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | $64,103 | $26,534 | $14,305 | 46% |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $61,270 | $23,250 | $17,354 | 90% |
| Marquette University | $60,482 | $23,531 | $31,487 | 83% |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $58,043 | $22,730 | $16,550 | 64% |
| Mount Mary University | $56,763 | not reported | $20,144 | 43% |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | $56,470 | $24,455 | $16,210 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $55,697 | $26,000 | $15,014 | 49% |
| Carthage College | $55,654 | $26,000 | $26,565 | 64% |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $55,152 | $26,000 | $14,158 | 59% |
| Edgewood College | $54,257 | $23,250 | $26,113 | 60% |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside | $53,923 | $26,000 | $11,772 | 40% |
| Saint Norbert College | $52,927 | $26,262 | $26,172 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $51,148 | $24,212 | $14,054 | 57% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $48,982 | $25,990 | $14,559 | 51% |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | $48,550 | $24,625 | $13,369 | 48% |
| University of Wisconsin-Superior | $45,014 | $28,500 | $12,220 | 42% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): 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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