# Roosevelt University: Business / Corporate Communications (bachelor's)

Chicago, IL. IPEDS 148487, CIP 52.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/roosevelt-university/majors/business-corporate-communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,005
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $70,005 (U.S. median for this major: $57,974 across 24 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,500 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in IL: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$12,031

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $70,005 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,018 | $76,396 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $18,280 | $77,507 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $20,266 | $85,928 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $24,944 | $105,763 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $27,157 | $115,146 | 3.4 years |

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

## Business / Corporate Communications at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt University | $70,005 | $19,500 | $20,194 | 35% |

## Careers
- Public Relations Specialists (SOC 27-3031): median wage $77,050 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $76,380 IL, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Fundraisers (SOC 13-1131): median wage $72,550 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $66,440 IL, $72,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $80,380 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $76,060 IL, $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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