# Mississippi College: Communications (bachelor's)

Clinton, MS. IPEDS 176053, CIP 09.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/mississippi-college/majors/communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,949
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,779 (U.S. median for this major: $54,283 across 639 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,463 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MS: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MS median for this major (5 colleges, $45,161): -$382
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,504

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.16 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,779 minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $25,984 | $108,093 | 7.6 years |
| 30-48k | $25,743 | $107,091 | 7.5 years |
| 48-75k | $27,601 | $114,820 | 8.1 years |
| 75-110k | $29,083 | $120,985 | 8.5 years |
| 110k+ | $29,757 | $123,789 | 8.7 years |

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

## Communications at MS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University | $48,493 | $24,219 | $17,595 | 67% |
| Jackson State University | $46,472 | $31,624 | $23,836 | 51% |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $45,161 | not reported | $21,708 | 49% |
| Mississippi College | $44,779 | $24,463 | $27,712 | 59% |
| Mississippi University for Women | $41,632 | not reported | $12,411 | 47% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $60,310 Jackson, MS, $59,810 MS, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Fundraisers (SOC 13-1131): median wage $68,710 Jackson, MS, $57,610 MS, $72,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $49,650 Jackson, MS, $54,380 MS, $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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