# Norwich University: Communications (bachelor's)

Northfield, VT. IPEDS 230995, CIP 09.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/norwich-university/majors/communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,161
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $65,497 (U.S. median for this major: $54,283 across 639 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in VT: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the VT median for this major (4 colleges, $54,410): +$11,087
- Versus the U.S. median: +$11,214

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.16 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $65,497 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in VT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,610 | $64,938 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $16,164 | $67,242 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $17,332 | $72,101 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $22,046 | $91,711 | 3.7 years |
| 110k+ | $27,854 | $115,873 | 4.7 years |

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

## Communications at VT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich University | $65,497 | $27,000 | $22,257 | 60% |
| Saint Michael's College | $59,313 | $26,614 | $25,239 | 73% |
| Champlain College | $49,508 | not reported | $35,860 | 65% |
| Vermont State University | $47,035 | not reported | $18,212 | 47% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage not reported metro, $66,060 VT, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Fundraisers (SOC 13-1131): median wage not reported metro, $72,530 VT, $72,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage not reported metro, $66,860 VT, $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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