# Rochester University: Communications (bachelor's)

Rochester Hills, MI. IPEDS 170967, CIP 09.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rochester-university/majors/communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,051
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,856 (U.S. median for this major: $54,283 across 639 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,166 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MI: 13 of 20 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (20 colleges, $52,754): -$898
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,427

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.55 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,856 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,463 | $84,007 | 4.6 years |
| 30-48k | $17,173 | $78,137 | 4.2 years |
| 48-75k | $19,771 | $89,958 | 4.9 years |
| 75-110k | $20,596 | $93,712 | 5.1 years |
| 110k+ | $25,821 | $117,486 | 6.4 years |

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

## Communications at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $79,648 | $20,376 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Michigan State University | $60,807 | $26,750 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Wayne State University | $57,335 | $30,500 | $12,766 | 58% |
| Oakland University | $55,662 | $24,125 | $9,120 | 58% |
| Central Michigan University | $55,353 | $27,000 | $17,597 | 59% |
| Hope College | $55,166 | $27,000 | $27,182 | 80% |
| Albion College | $54,300 | $27,000 | $14,301 | 62% |
| Alma College | $53,947 | not reported | $20,694 | 63% |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $53,825 | $28,000 | $10,775 | 48% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $52,805 | $29,102 | $15,407 | 46% |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $52,703 | $27,200 | $9,492 | 58% |
| Adrian College | $52,309 | not reported | $25,368 | 48% |
| Rochester University | $51,856 | $26,166 | $21,456 | 44% |
| Western Michigan University | $51,446 | $26,000 | $15,273 | 58% |
| Cornerstone University | $48,923 | $25,125 | $20,301 | 62% |
| Aquinas College | $48,075 | $22,232 | $16,626 | 65% |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $47,959 | $30,250 | $7,007 | 40% |
| Northern Michigan University | $47,875 | $27,000 | $14,085 | 52% |
| Grand Valley State University | $46,938 | $26,000 | $16,317 | 67% |
| Calvin University | $43,138 | $23,250 | $22,992 | 74% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $66,100 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $65,300 MI, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Fundraisers (SOC 13-1131): median wage $68,090 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $66,130 MI, $72,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $65,740 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $63,090 MI, $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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