# Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks: Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other (bachelor's)

Reading, PA. IPEDS 214704, CIP 09.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-penn-state-berks/majors/communication-journalism-and-related-programs-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,582
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $66,866 (U.S. median for this major: $59,122 across 22 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,500 (U.S. median $23,702)
- Rank in PA: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (3 colleges, $66,866): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,744

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $66,866 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,429 | $70,973 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $15,862 | $68,524 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $23,583 | $101,879 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $25,465 | $110,009 | 3.5 years |
| 110k+ | $29,541 | $127,617 | 4.1 years |

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

## Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $66,866 | $26,500 | $24,356 | 32% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $66,866 | $26,500 | $32,875 | 86% |

## Careers
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $65,130 Reading, PA, $63,460 PA, $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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