# Mississippi State University: Communications (bachelor's)

Mississippi State, MS. IPEDS 176080, CIP 09.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/mississippi-state-university/majors/communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,812
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,493 (U.S. median for this major: $54,283 across 639 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,219 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MS: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MS median for this major (5 colleges, $45,161): +$3,332
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,790

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,493 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 | $14,332 | $62,774 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $14,372 | $62,949 | 3.5 years |
| 48-75k | $18,671 | $81,779 | 4.6 years |
| 75-110k | $20,704 | $90,684 | 5.1 years |
| 110k+ | $22,987 | $100,683 | 5.6 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 not reported metro, $59,810 MS, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Fundraisers (SOC 13-1131): median wage not reported metro, $57,610 MS, $72,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage not reported metro, $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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