# Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton: Business / Corporate Communications (bachelor's)

Hazleton, PA. IPEDS 214768, CIP 52.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-penn-state-hazleton/majors/business-corporate-communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,445
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,840 (U.S. median for this major: $57,974 across 24 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in PA: 7 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (12 colleges, $55,840): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,134

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,840 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 | $11,770 | $50,376 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $14,756 | $63,156 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $13,902 | $59,501 | 3.0 years |
| 75-110k | $19,777 | $84,646 | 4.2 years |
| 110k+ | $23,218 | $99,373 | 5.0 years |

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

## Business / Corporate Communications at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne University | $65,898 | $23,247 | $37,730 | 78% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | $55,840 | $26,000 | $18,095 | 42% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | $55,840 | $26,000 | $16,448 | 23% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | $55,840 | $26,000 | $17,910 | 39% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $55,840 | $26,000 | $18,220 | 18% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | $55,840 | $26,000 | $14,596 | 39% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | $55,840 | $26,000 | $17,597 | 26% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $55,840 | $26,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $55,840 | $26,000 | $18,071 | 20% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | $55,840 | $26,000 | $19,659 | 32% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | $55,840 | $26,000 | $19,047 | 16% |
| Chestnut Hill College | $48,643 | not reported | $27,970 | 49% |

## Careers
- Public Relations Specialists (SOC 27-3031): median wage $51,730 Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA, $57,460 PA, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Fundraisers (SOC 13-1131): median wage $58,300 Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA, $63,730 PA, $72,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $60,110 Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, 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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