# Ottawa University-Surprise: Communications (bachelor's)

Surprise, AZ. IPEDS 464226, CIP 09.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ottawa-university-surprise/majors/communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,465
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,445 (U.S. median for this major: $54,283 across 639 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in AZ: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AZ median for this major (5 colleges, $61,193): -$1,748
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,162

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,445 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AZ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $28,636 | $121,989 | 5.4 years |
| 30-48k | $30,096 | $128,209 | 5.6 years |
| 48-75k | $31,252 | $133,134 | 5.8 years |
| 75-110k | $35,696 | $152,065 | 6.7 years |
| 110k+ | $35,922 | $153,028 | 6.7 years |

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

## Communications at AZ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | $72,758 | $19,750 | $16,674 | 68% |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $61,193 | $22,500 | $14,967 | 68% |
| Ottawa University-Surprise | $59,445 | $27,000 | $33,393 | 18% |
| Northern Arizona University | $52,957 | $19,375 | $14,158 | 61% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $70,490 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, $66,710 AZ, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Fundraisers (SOC 13-1131): median wage $65,570 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, $64,180 AZ, $72,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $64,970 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, $63,090 AZ, $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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