# Missouri State University-Springfield: Communications (bachelor's)

Springfield, MO. IPEDS 179566, CIP 09.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/missouri-state-university-springfield/majors/communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,076
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,065 (U.S. median for this major: $54,283 across 639 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MO: 7 of 14 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (14 colleges, $50,038): +$27
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,218

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,065 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,718 | $59,262 | 4.1 years |
| 30-48k | $13,529 | $58,445 | 4.0 years |
| 48-75k | $14,905 | $64,390 | 4.4 years |
| 75-110k | $18,770 | $81,086 | 5.5 years |
| 110k+ | $20,576 | $88,888 | 6.1 years |

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

## Communications at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $61,007 | $20,500 | $20,268 | 75% |
| Saint Louis University | $57,787 | $24,343 | $24,398 | 80% |
| Missouri Western State University | $55,059 | not reported | $13,251 | 39% |
| Lindenwood University | $54,917 | $28,500 | $19,638 | 49% |
| University of Central Missouri | $52,463 | $22,312 | $14,462 | 54% |
| Truman State University | $50,785 | $23,250 | $12,780 | 69% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $50,065 | $25,000 | $17,613 | 58% |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $50,012 | $26,000 | $16,244 | 54% |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $49,135 | $21,982 | $13,310 | 56% |
| Avila University | $48,148 | $27,000 | $16,053 | 52% |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $48,059 | $21,326 | $15,071 | 57% |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $47,813 | $24,500 | $15,882 | 58% |
| Webster University | $45,012 | $30,500 | $27,047 | 64% |
| Missouri Southern State University | $41,771 | $18,350 | $12,007 | 42% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $52,990 Springfield, MO, $61,130 MO, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Fundraisers (SOC 13-1131): median wage $56,610 Springfield, MO, $63,860 MO, $72,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $52,040 Springfield, MO, $61,620 MO, $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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